Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent TreatmentNCT07205770
Comparison of Stretching Methods in Individuals With Scoliosis
A study testing PNF and Passive Stretching in people with Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment, run by Gönül Elpeze at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this research study is to learn about the comparison of Stretching Methods in individuals with scoliosis aged of 14-65, who receive intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment
- What is being tested?
- PNF and Passive Stretching
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 28 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 16 Sep 2024to 28 May 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 14 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Having been diagnosed with scoliosis
- Having a Cobb angle ≤ 10°
Who cannot join
- Having undergone scoliosis surgery
- Having structural scoliosis
- Having used a brace in the last 6 months or currently using one.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Gaziantep
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching Methods in Individuals With Scoliosis
The goal of this research study is to learn about the comparison of Stretching Methods in individuals with scoliosis aged of 14-65, who receive intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does ankle exercise lower knee joint proprioception and pain in individuals with knee pain? Does intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation affect the position of the head, endurance of the spine in individuals with scoliosis? Researchers will compare Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (the intervention) with Passive Stretching (as part of their regular medical care for scoliosis) to determine if Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is effective in improving the position of the head, endurance of the spine.
Participants will be asked to do exercises and to let the researchers to take their measurements.
- Being tested
- PNF, Passive Stretching
- Keywords
- scoliosis, flexibility, stretching, PNF
- Medical subject headings
- Scoliosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PNFOther
Applying to the extensor muscles for 30 seconds
Passive StretchingOther
Applying to the extensor muscles for 30 seconds
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Proprioceptif Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching | Experimental | Applying 30 seconds Receives: Other: PNF |
| Passive Stretching Exercise | Active comparator | Applying 30 seconds Receives: Other: Passive Stretching |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
flexibility of the spine
Modify Schobber Test
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
The position of the head
Tragus-wall distance
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Endurance of the spine
Biering-Sorenson Test
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Cervical ROM
Universal gonyometer
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Oct 2025
- Study start16 Sep 2024
- Primary completion20 Mar 2025
- Study completion28 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent TreatmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Stretching
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gönül Elpeze
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Gönül Elpeze, Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07205770
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Scoliosis
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Oct 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Oct 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching Methods in Individuals With Scoliosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07205770
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Scoliosis
- Keywords
- scoliosis, flexibility, stretching, PNF
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gönül ElpezeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this research study is to learn about the comparison of Stretching Methods in individuals with scoliosis aged of 14-65, who receive intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does ankle exercise lower knee joint proprioception and pain in individuals with knee pain? Does intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation affect the position of the head, endurance of the spine in individuals with scoliosis? Researchers will compare Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (the intervention) with Passive Stretching (as part of their regular medical care for scoliosis) to determine if Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is effective in improving the position of the head, endurance of the spine.
Participants will be asked to do exercises and to let the researchers to take their measurements.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Stretching
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Proprioceptif Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching | Experimental | Other: PNFApplying 30 seconds |
| Passive Stretching Exercise | Active comparator | Other: Passive StretchingApplying 30 seconds |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Having been diagnosed with scoliosis
- Having a Cobb angle ≤ 10°
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having undergone scoliosis surgery
- Having structural scoliosis
- Having used a brace in the last 6 months or currently using one.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| PNFApplying to the extensor muscles for 30 seconds | Other | Proprioceptif Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching |
| Passive StretchingApplying to the extensor muscles for 30 seconds | Other | Passive Stretching Exercise |
Primary outcome
flexibility of the spine
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Modify Schobber Test
The position of the head
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Tragus-wall distance
2 secondary outcomes
Endurance of the spine
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Cervical ROM
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Oct 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing PNF and Passive Stretching in people with Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment, run by Gönül Elpeze at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
flexibility of the spine (time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Oct 2025.