Idiopathic ScoliosisNCT07366996
Three-Dimensional Correction Methods for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescent
A study testing Schroth treatment and Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) in people with Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of "Schroth method" and "Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis" for correcting idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- What is being tested?
- Schroth treatment and Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2026to 15 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 13 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Teenagers diagnosed with typical idiopathic scoliosis.
- Teenagers aged 13 to 18 years
- Both genders will be included.
- Participants with a Cobb angle ranging from 10° to 25°, as determined by radiographic analysis.
- Participants with Risser sign of 2 to 3, indicating incomplete skeletal maturity.
- Participants must be able to understand and follow instructions, ensuring effective participation in the treatment protocol.
Who cannot join
- Adolescents with significant visual or auditory impairments that could interfere with the ability to participate in or benefit from the rehabilitation programs.
- Adolescents with cognitive, mental, or psychological disorders that hinder understanding or following the instructions necessary for the treatment protocol.
- Adolescents who have previously undergone spinal surgery or any surgical interventions related to scoliosis or other spinal conditions.
- Adolescents with non-idiopathic scoliosis or scoliosis secondary to other underlying conditions (e.g., neuromuscular, congenital, or syndromic scoliosis).
- Adolescents with fixed spinal deformities that are not amenable to correction through non-surgical 3D approach.
- Adolescents with concurrent musculoskeletal conditions that could interfere with the treatment or assessment of scoliosis (e.g., significant hip or knee deformities).
- Adolescents currently participating in other clinical trials or receiving treatments that might confound the study results.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Maya Galal Abd El Wahab, PhD contact
Egypt1 site
Faculty of Physical Therapy - Delta University for Science and Technology
Gamasa
Mina Reda Rezk Nada, M.Sc, +20 12 80270902, Mina.physicaltherapy@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Three-Dimensional Correction Methods for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescent: Comparative Study
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of "Schroth method" and "Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis" for correcting idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.
Read the detailed description
The Schroth Method has gained prominence in the treatment of scoliosis due to its individualized approach, focusing on three-dimensional corrections through specific exercises tailored to each patient's spinal curvature. This method emphasizes rotational breathing and postural awareness, aiming to improve posture, reduce pain, and halt curve progression. Studies have shown that the Schroth Method can effectively improve spinal alignment, reduce curve severity, and enhance overall quality of life in patients with scoliosis. As a non-surgical intervention, it offers a valuable option for patients seeking to manage scoliosis conservatively. In contrast, the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) is another evidence-based method designed to treat scoliosis. SEAS focus on active self-correction, proprioceptive training, and functional exercises to stabilize and support the spine during daily activities. This approach is grounded in the principles of biomechanics and motor control, with an emphasis on developing the patient's ability to maintain correct posture independently. SEAS has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of scoliosis progression and in some cases, it may reduce the need for bracing or surgery.
Comparing the Schroth Method and Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis reveals significant insights into their respective benefits and limitations. While both approaches aim to address scoliosis through non-invasive means, they differ in their specific techniques and theoretical foundations. The Schroth Method's emphasis on breathing and postural correction contrasts with SEAS's focus on active self-correction and functional integration. Understanding these differences is crucial for clinicians to tailor treatment plans according to individual patient needs and preferences. This comparative study aims to provide deeper insights into the efficacy of these two approaches, potentially guiding more effective treatment strategies for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Being tested
- Schroth treatment, Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Schroth treatmentOther
The exercise program targets three-dimensional spinal correction and includes Schroth breathing for rib cage expansion, pelvic tilts for pelvic alignment, side-shift exercises for lateral correction, rotational angular breathing for derotation, seated rotational stretches for lumbar flexibility, trunk elongation with resistance for postural strength, hanging stretches for spinal decompression, and arm-leg lifts to enhance core stability and coordination.
Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)Other
The SEAS exercise program emphasizes active self-correction, core stability, and postural control during functional movements. Key exercises include pelvic tilts, seated forward bends, standing side bends, supine marching, bird-dog, heel slides, chest openers, and supine knee-to-chest stretches, all performed with self-correction to maintain neutral spinal alignment, improve muscular control, flexibility, and long-term postural stability.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Schroth treatment | Experimental | Fifteen adolescents will participate in one-hour Schroth treatment sessions, conducted three times per week in center under therapist supervision on non-consecutive days. Receives: Other: Schroth treatment |
| Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) | Experimental | The home program will consist of fifteen adolescents coming to the center once a month for Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) treatment sessions, each lasting one hour. These sessions will be conducted three days per week, one hour, at home on non-consecutive days. Receives: Other: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cobb Angle
It will be assessed using standard standing posteroanterior spinal radiographs and will be measured before and after the intervention period. This outcome measure will be used to quantify the magnitude of the lateral spinal curvature and to evaluate changes in spinal alignment, allowing determination of the degree of curve correction or progression following the intervention.
Measured: 12 weeks
Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR)
It will be measured using a scoliometer during the Adam's forward bend test and will be assessed before and after the intervention period. This outcome measure will be used to evaluate the degree of rotational trunk deformity, reflecting the axial component of the three-dimensional spinal deformity in scoliosis.
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Risser Sign
It will be evaluated using pelvic radiographs and will serve as an indicator of skeletal maturity. This outcome measure will be used to estimate remaining growth potential and to assess the risk of scoliosis curve progression during the growth period.
Measured: 12 weeks
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL)
It will be assessed using validated Arabic versions of the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire or the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). These instruments will be used to evaluate multiple domains affected by scoliosis, including pain, functional status, self-image, emotional well-being, and social functioning, providing a comprehensive measure of patients' perceived health and overall quality of life.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 May 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Idiopathic ScoliosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mina Reda Rezk Nada, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Khaled Olama, PhD, Study chair, Professor, Cairo UniversityMaya Galal Abd El Wahab, PhD, Study director, Ass. Professor, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07366996
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005623
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Jan 2026
- 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 26 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Three-Dimensional Correction Methods for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescent: Comparative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07366996
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005623
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2026 (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.
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of "Schroth method" and "Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis" for correcting idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.
Detailed description
The Schroth Method has gained prominence in the treatment of scoliosis due to its individualized approach, focusing on three-dimensional corrections through specific exercises tailored to each patient's spinal curvature. This method emphasizes rotational breathing and postural awareness, aiming to improve posture, reduce pain, and halt curve progression. Studies have shown that the Schroth Method can effectively improve spinal alignment, reduce curve severity, and enhance overall quality of life in patients with scoliosis. As a non-surgical intervention, it offers a valuable option for patients seeking to manage scoliosis conservatively. In contrast, the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) is another evidence-based method designed to treat scoliosis. SEAS focus on active self-correction, proprioceptive training, and functional exercises to stabilize and support the spine during daily activities. This approach is grounded in the principles of biomechanics and motor control, with an emphasis on developing the patient's ability to maintain correct posture independently. SEAS has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of scoliosis progression and in some cases, it may reduce the need for bracing or surgery.
Comparing the Schroth Method and Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis reveals significant insights into their respective benefits and limitations. While both approaches aim to address scoliosis through non-invasive means, they differ in their specific techniques and theoretical foundations. The Schroth Method's emphasis on breathing and postural correction contrasts with SEAS's focus on active self-correction and functional integration. Understanding these differences is crucial for clinicians to tailor treatment plans according to individual patient needs and preferences. This comparative study aims to provide deeper insights into the efficacy of these two approaches, potentially guiding more effective treatment strategies for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Schroth treatment | Experimental | Other: Schroth treatmentFifteen adolescents will participate in one-hour Schroth treatment sessions, conducted three times per week in center under therapist supervision on non-consecutive days. |
| Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) | Experimental | Other: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)The home program will consist of fifteen adolescents coming to the center once a month for Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) treatment sessions, each lasting one hour. These sessions will be conducted three days per week, one hour, at home on non-consecutive days. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Teenagers diagnosed with typical idiopathic scoliosis.
- Teenagers aged 13 to 18 years
- Both genders will be included.
- Participants with a Cobb angle ranging from 10° to 25°, as determined by radiographic analysis.
- Participants with Risser sign of 2 to 3, indicating incomplete skeletal maturity.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Adolescents with significant visual or auditory impairments that could interfere with the ability to participate in or benefit from the rehabilitation programs.
- Adolescents with cognitive, mental, or psychological disorders that hinder understanding or following the instructions necessary for the treatment protocol.
- Adolescents who have previously undergone spinal surgery or any surgical interventions related to scoliosis or other spinal conditions.
- Adolescents with non-idiopathic scoliosis or scoliosis secondary to other underlying conditions (e.g., neuromuscular, congenital, or syndromic scoliosis).
- Adolescents with fixed spinal deformities that are not amenable to correction through non-surgical 3D approach.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Schroth treatmentThe exercise program targets three-dimensional spinal correction and includes Schroth breathing for rib cage expansion, pelvic tilts for pelvic alignment, side-shift exercises for lateral correction, rotational angular breathing for derotation, seated rotational stretches for lumbar flexibility, trunk elongation with resistance for postural strength, hanging stretches for spinal decompression, and arm-leg lifts to enhance core stability and coordination. | Other | Schroth treatment |
| Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)The SEAS exercise program emphasizes active self-correction, core stability, and postural control during functional movements. Key exercises include pelvic tilts, seated forward bends, standing side bends, supine marching, bird-dog, heel slides, chest openers, and supine knee-to-chest stretches, all performed with self-correction to maintain neutral spinal alignment, improve muscular control, flexibility, and long-term postural stability. | Other | Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) |
Primary outcome
Cobb Angle
Time frame: 12 weeks
It will be assessed using standard standing posteroanterior spinal radiographs and will be measured before and after the intervention period. This outcome measure will be used to quantify the magnitude of the lateral spinal curvature and to evaluate changes in spinal alignment, allowing determination of the degree of curve correction or progression following the intervention.
Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR)
Time frame: 12 weeks
It will be measured using a scoliometer during the Adam's forward bend test and will be assessed before and after the intervention period. This outcome measure will be used to evaluate the degree of rotational trunk deformity, reflecting the axial component of the three-dimensional spinal deformity in scoliosis.
2 secondary outcomes
Risser Sign
Time frame: 12 weeks
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL)
Time frame: 12 weeks
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 26 Jan 2026.
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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.
Maya Galal Abd El Wahab, PhD contact
Khaled Olama, PhD study chair
Professor, Cairo University
Maya Galal Abd El Wahab, PhD study director
Ass. Professor, Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Schroth treatment and Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) in people with Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 6 inclusion and 7 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 26 Jan 2026. 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 Egypt. 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 Mina Reda Rezk Nada, M.Sc (+20 12 80270902, Mina.physicaltherapy@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Cobb Angle (time frame: 12 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 26 Jan 2026.