Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisNCT07634003
The Effect of Core Exercises in Postoperative Scoliosis
A study testing Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program in people with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Hasan Kalyoncu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological parameters, pain, upper extremity function, range of motion, and scapular assessment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- What is being tested?
- Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 28 May 2025to 30 Apr 2026
- 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 10 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
- Individuals who underwent posterior spinal fusion surgery
- Age between 10 and 18 years
- Individuals participating in a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program
- Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily
Who cannot join
- Presence of neurological, rheumatological, or other orthopedic disorders affecting posture or upper extremity function
- History of additional spinal surgery
- Cognitive impairment preventing participation in evaluations
- Incomplete assessment data
- Noncompliance with the rehabilitation program
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Scapular and Shoulder Asymmetry in Postoperative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
This study aims to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological parameters, pain, upper extremity function, range of motion, and scapular assessment. Participants diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will undergo a rehabilitation program based on core stabilization exercises. Outcome measures will include Cobb angle, vertebral rotation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), QuickDASH, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS), SRS-22, cervical and shoulder range of motion, and scapular assessment tests. Assessments will be conducted before and after the rehabilitation program.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological, functional, and scapular parameters. Individuals diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will be recruited for participation.
Radiological assessment will include thoracic and lumbar Cobb angles and vertebral rotation measurements. Clinical assessments will include the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, QuickDASH for upper extremity function, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS) for body image perception, and SRS-22 for health-related quality of life. Cervical and shoulder range of motion will also be evaluated.
Scapular assessment will include the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), Scapular Assistance Test (SAT), and wall push-up test. The study aims to evaluate changes in scapular asymmetry, scapular control, and scapulothoracic mechanics following the rehabilitation program.
Assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to examine potential changes in radiological, functional, and scapular outcomes.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Being tested
- Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program
- Keywords
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Rehabilitation, Scapula, Core Stabilization, Posture
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation ProgramBehavioural
Participants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The rehabilitation program included core stabilization exercises, postural control training, scapular stabilization exercises, and functional exercise approaches.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stabilization Rehabilitation Group | Experimental | Participants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The program included core stabilization, postural control, and scapular stabilization exercises Receives: Behavioral: Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Scapular Assessment
Scapular control and asymmetry were evaluated using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), Scapular Assistance Test (SAT), and wall push-up test. LSST measures scapular asymmetry by assessing the distance between the scapula and spinal landmarks at different arm positions. Greater side-to-side differences indicate increased scapular asymmetry. SAT evaluates improvement in symptoms and scapular motion during assisted scapular upward rotation. The wall push-up test was used to assess scapular winging and scapular stability.
Measured: 10 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Pain intensity was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Lower scores indicate reduced pain intensity.
Measured: 10 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jun 2026
- Study start28 May 2025
- Primary completion30 Apr 2026
- Study completion30 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisStudies 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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single-group interventional study evaluating the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Feride FEHİM, Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Investigators
- Yavuz Yakut, Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, Hasan Kalyoncu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07634003
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HasanKU-FTR-FF-01
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 26 May 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Scapular and Shoulder Asymmetry in Postoperative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07634003
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HasanKU-FTR-FF-01
- Conditions
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Keywords
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Rehabilitation, Scapula, Core Stabilization, Posture
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jun 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 investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological parameters, pain, upper extremity function, range of motion, and scapular assessment. Participants diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will undergo a rehabilitation program based on core stabilization exercises. Outcome measures will include Cobb angle, vertebral rotation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), QuickDASH, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS), SRS-22, cervical and shoulder range of motion, and scapular assessment tests. Assessments will be conducted before and after the rehabilitation program.
Detailed description
This study is designed to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological, functional, and scapular parameters. Individuals diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will be recruited for participation.
Radiological assessment will include thoracic and lumbar Cobb angles and vertebral rotation measurements. Clinical assessments will include the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, QuickDASH for upper extremity function, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS) for body image perception, and SRS-22 for health-related quality of life. Cervical and shoulder range of motion will also be evaluated.
Scapular assessment will include the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), Scapular Assistance Test (SAT), and wall push-up test. The study aims to evaluate changes in scapular asymmetry, scapular control, and scapulothoracic mechanics following the rehabilitation program.
Assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to examine potential changes in radiological, functional, and scapular outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single-group interventional study evaluating the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stabilization Rehabilitation Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation ProgramParticipants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The program included core stabilization, postural control, and scapular stabilization exercises |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
- Individuals who underwent posterior spinal fusion surgery
- Age between 10 and 18 years
- Individuals participating in a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program
- Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Presence of neurological, rheumatological, or other orthopedic disorders affecting posture or upper extremity function
- History of additional spinal surgery
- Cognitive impairment preventing participation in evaluations
- Incomplete assessment data
- Noncompliance with the rehabilitation program
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation ProgramParticipants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The rehabilitation program included core stabilization exercises, postural control training, scapular stabilization exercises, and functional exercise approaches. | Behavioural | Core Stabilization Rehabilitation Group |
Primary outcome
Scapular Assessment
Time frame: 10 weeks
Scapular control and asymmetry were evaluated using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), Scapular Assistance Test (SAT), and wall push-up test. LSST measures scapular asymmetry by assessing the distance between the scapula and spinal landmarks at different arm positions. Greater side-to-side differences indicate increased scapular asymmetry. SAT evaluates improvement in symptoms and scapular motion during assisted scapular upward rotation. The wall push-up test was used to assess scapular winging and scapular stability.
1 secondary outcome
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: 10 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 8 Jun 2026.
- 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Yavuz Yakut, 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?
A study testing Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program in people with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, 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 5 inclusion and 5 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 8 Jun 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 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?
Scapular Assessment (time frame: 10 weeks). 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 8 Jun 2026.