Scoliosis Idiopathic AdolescentNCT07276165
Reliability and Validity of the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ)
An observational study of Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent and Scoliosis Define Themselves, run by Hasan Kalyoncu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The survey examines how individuals with scoliosis define themselves and their physical appearance. Our aim in this study was to translate this survey into Turkish and demonstrate its reliability and validity. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent, Scoliosis Define Themselves, Physical Perception of Their Bodies
- How many people
- 29 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2025to 15 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 10 to 18 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: The sample group consisted of female adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who volunteered for the study and met the inclusion criteria. Convenience sampling was used in sample selection.
Who may be able to join
- Adolescent idiopathic diagnosis
Who cannot join
- Individuals who did not agree to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Gaziantep, Gaziantep, (505) 090-5846
Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr., 505 090 58 46, tugba.badat@hku.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ)
The survey examines how individuals with scoliosis define themselves and their physical appearance. Our aim in this study was to translate this survey into Turkish and demonstrate its reliability and validity.
Read the detailed description
The "Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire" was developed to investigate how individuals with scoliosis feel about their frontal body appearance. The survey was developed by BS Lonner and colleagues and published in 2023. It consists of 14 questions. Female patients with scoliosis are asked to answer these questions personally. Permission for the Turkish validity and reliability of the survey was requested and received on November 18, 2024. The survey questions how individuals with scoliosis define themselves and their physical perception of their bodies. The aim of this study is to translate this survey into Turkish and demonstrate its reliability and validity. This study will examine the test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ), and its validity with the SRS-22 and Walter Reed questionnaires. This study was designed as an intra-rater and intra-rater reliability and structural validity study.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent, Scoliosis Define Themselves, Physical Perception of Their Bodies
- Keywords
- Scoliosis, Body appearance, Female
- Medical subject headings
- Scoliosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Scoliosis Group | The study sample consists of female individuals between the ages of 10-18 diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ)
The "Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire" was developed to ask individuals with scoliosis how they feel about the frontal appearance of their bodies. The survey was developed by BS Lonner and colleagues and published in 2023. The survey consists of 14 questions. Female patients with scoliosis are asked to answer these questions themselves.A high score indicates poor body appearance.
Measured: through of the study, average 4 months
Secondary outcomes (2)
Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22)
The SRS-22 questionnaire includes five domains. The domains and the number of questions in them are as follows: function/activity (5), pain (5), self-image/appearance (5), mental health (5), and satisfaction with management (2). The combination of the first 4 domains is labeled subtotal. The mental health questions are adapted with permission from SF-36. The scoring scale ranges from 5 as best to 1 as worst.
Measured: through of the study, average 4 months
Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale
The Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRGDS) was developed by Pineda et al. in 2006 to measure the perceived severity of deformity in individuals with scoliosis, using visual patterns. The scale assesses spinal deformity, rib protrusion, lumbar protrusion, thoracic deformity, trunk imbalance, scapular asymmetry, and shoulder asymmetry. In each section, the individual is asked to mark the image closest to their own image from five different visuals representing the degree of deformity. Scoring is performed with a score of 1 representing the image with minimal deformity and a score of 5 representing the image with maximum deformity. A high score indicates a high perceived deformity.
Measured: through of the study, average 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Dec 2025
- Study start15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Scoliosis Idiopathic AdolescentStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 29 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tuğba GÖNEN, Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Investigators
- Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, Hasan Kalyoncu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07276165
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024/49
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 28 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 10 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Alanay A, Cil A, Berk H, Acaroglu RE, Yazici M, Akcali O, Kosay C, Genc Y, Surat A. Reliability and validity of adapted Turkish Version of Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Nov 1;30(21):2464-8. doi: 10.1097/01.brs.0000184366.71761.84.
PubMed 16261127Asher M, Min Lai S, Burton D, Manna B. The reliability and concurrent validity of the scoliosis research society-22 patient questionnaire for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Jan 1;28(1):63-9. doi: 10.1097/00007632-200301010-00015.
PubMed 12544958Sanders JO, Polly DW Jr, Cats-Baril W, Jones J, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Stephens Richards B, Sucato DJ; AIS Section of the Spinal Deformity Study Group. Analysis of patient and parent assessment of deformity in idiopathic scoliosis using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Sep 15;28(18):2158-63. doi: 10.1097/01.BRS.0000084629.97042.0B.
PubMed 14501929Alhada TL, Castel LC, Pfirrmann C, Davoust L, Loot M, Angelliaume A, Harper L, Lefevre Y. Translation and validation of the French version of the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ). Spine Deform. 2023 Nov;11(6):1363-1369. doi: 10.1007/s43390-023-00736-4. Epub 2023 Aug 2.
PubMed 37531015
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07276165
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024/49
- Conditions
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent, Scoliosis Define Themselves, Physical Perception of Their Bodies
- Keywords
- Scoliosis, Body appearance, Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 29 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Dec 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 survey examines how individuals with scoliosis define themselves and their physical appearance. Our aim in this study was to translate this survey into Turkish and demonstrate its reliability and validity.
Detailed description
The "Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire" was developed to investigate how individuals with scoliosis feel about their frontal body appearance. The survey was developed by BS Lonner and colleagues and published in 2023. It consists of 14 questions. Female patients with scoliosis are asked to answer these questions personally. Permission for the Turkish validity and reliability of the survey was requested and received on November 18, 2024. The survey questions how individuals with scoliosis define themselves and their physical perception of their bodies. The aim of this study is to translate this survey into Turkish and demonstrate its reliability and validity. This study will examine the test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ), and its validity with the SRS-22 and Walter Reed questionnaires. This study was designed as an intra-rater and intra-rater reliability and structural validity study.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Scoliosis Group | – | –The study sample consists of female individuals between the ages of 10-18 diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- The sample group consisted of female adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who volunteered for the study and met the inclusion criteria. Convenience sampling was used in sample selection.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adolescent idiopathic diagnosis
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals who did not agree to participate in the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ)
Time frame: through of the study, average 4 months
The "Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire" was developed to ask individuals with scoliosis how they feel about the frontal appearance of their bodies. The survey was developed by BS Lonner and colleagues and published in 2023. The survey consists of 14 questions. Female patients with scoliosis are asked to answer these questions themselves.A high score indicates poor body appearance.
2 secondary outcomes
Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22)
Time frame: through of the study, average 4 months
Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale
Time frame: through of the study, average 4 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Dec 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 16261127Alanay A, Cil A, Berk H, Acaroglu RE, Yazici M, Akcali O, Kosay C, Genc Y, Surat A. Reliability and validity of adapted Turkish Version of Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 Nov 1;30(21):2464-8. doi: 10.1097/01.brs.0000184366.71761.84.
- Results publication: PubMed 12544958Asher M, Min Lai S, Burton D, Manna B. The reliability and concurrent validity of the scoliosis research society-22 patient questionnaire for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Jan 1;28(1):63-9. doi: 10.1097/00007632-200301010-00015.
- Results publication: PubMed 14501929Sanders JO, Polly DW Jr, Cats-Baril W, Jones J, Lenke LG, O'Brien MF, Stephens Richards B, Sucato DJ; AIS Section of the Spinal Deformity Study Group. Analysis of patient and parent assessment of deformity in idiopathic scoliosis using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Sep 15;28(18):2158-63. doi: 10.1097/01.BRS.0000084629.97042.0B.
- Results publication: PubMed 37531015Alhada TL, Castel LC, Pfirrmann C, Davoust L, Loot M, Angelliaume A, Harper L, Lefevre Y. Translation and validation of the French version of the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ). Spine Deform. 2023 Nov;11(6):1363-1369. doi: 10.1007/s43390-023-00736-4. Epub 2023 Aug 2.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr. principal investigator
Hasan Kalyoncu University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent and Scoliosis Define Themselves, run by Hasan Kalyoncu University 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 1 inclusion and 1 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Dec 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr. (505 090 58 46, tugba.badat@hku.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis-Truncal Anterior Asymmetry Scoliosis Questionnaire (TAASQ) (time frame: through of the study, average 4 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07276165, which also lists 4 linked publications.
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 10 Dec 2025.