Scoliosis Idiopathic AdolescentNCT07680374
Dance-Based Exercise in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
A study testing Dance-Based Exercise Program and Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program in people with Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent, run by Atlas University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of dance-based exercises on physical fitness, body image, and quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent
- What is being tested?
- Dance-Based Exercise Program and Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 24 Nov 2025to 15 Jun 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
- Age between 10 and 18 years
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Cobb angle between 10° and 30°
- No previous dance training
- Not participating regularly in another exercise program
Who cannot join
- Previous scoliosis surgery
- Neuromuscular or congenital scoliosis
- Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disorders -preventing exercise participation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Dance-Based Exercises on Physical Fitness, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of dance-based exercises on physical fitness, body image, and quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Twenty-four participants aged 10-18 years with a Cobb angle between 10° and 30° will be randomly assigned to either a dance-based exercise group or a control group. Both groups will perform conventional scoliosis exercises, while the intervention group will additionally receive dance-based exercise sessions for six weeks. Outcome measures will include body image, scoliosis-related quality of life, physical fitness, flexibility, trunk rotation, and enjoyment of physical activity.
Read the detailed description
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity associated with physical and psychosocial impairments. Although conventional exercise programs are beneficial, maintaining long-term adherence may be challenging in adolescents. Dance-based exercise programs offer a potentially enjoyable and motivating alternative.
This prospective randomized controlled study will include 24 adolescents with AIS aged 10-18 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into an intervention group and a control group (12 participants per group). Both groups will perform conventional scoliosis exercises, while the intervention group will additionally participate in dance-based exercise sessions for six weeks.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after six weeks. Primary outcomes will include body image and health-related quality of life. Secondary outcomes will include physical fitness, flexibility, trunk rotation, and enjoyment of physical activity.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent
- Being tested
- Dance-Based Exercise Program, Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program
- Keywords
- scoliosis, dance therapy, physical fitness, quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Scoliosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dance-Based Exercise ProgramOther
Participants will receive dance-based exercise sessions for 6 weeks (one face-to-face and one online session per week) in addition to conventional scoliosis exercises.
Conventional Scoliosis Exercise ProgramOther
Participants will perform only conventional scoliosis exercises for six weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dance-Based Exercise Group | Experimental | Participants will perform conventional scoliosis exercises and additional dance-based exercises for six weeks. Receives: Other: Dance-Based Exercise Program; Other: Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program |
| Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program | Active comparator | Participants will perform conventional scoliosis exercises during the 6-week study period. Receives: Other: Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Flexibility-Forward Bending Test
Spinal flexibility will be assessed using the Forward Bending Test. Participants will bend forward from a standing position with the knees fully extended and attempt to reach toward the floor. The distance between the tip of the middle finger and the floor will be measured in centimeters. Lower values indicate greater trunk and posterior chain flexibility.
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Flexibility-Lateral Flexion Test
Trunk lateral flexibility will be assessed using the Lateral Flexion Test. Participants will perform maximal lateral trunk flexion to each side while standing with the knees extended. The distance reached by the tip of the middle finger along the lateral aspect of the thigh will be measured in centimeters. Higher values indicate greater lateral trunk flexibility.
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Core Muscle Endurance-Trunk Flexion Test
The endurance of the trunk flexor muscles will be assessed using the Trunk Flexion Test. Participants will maintain the standardized trunk flexion position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater trunk flexor muscle endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Core Muscle Endurance-Lateral Bridge Test
Lateral core muscle endurance will be assessed using the Lateral Bridge Test. Participants will maintain the side bridge position for as long as possible. Endurance time will be recorded in seconds, with higher values indicating better lateral trunk muscle endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Core Muscle Endurance - Prone Bridge Test
Global core muscle endurance will be assessed using the Prone Bridge Test. Participants will maintain the prone bridge (plank) position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater global core muscle endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Core Muscle Endurance- Modified Biering-Sorensen Test
The endurance of the trunk extensor muscles will be assessed using the Modified Biering-Sørensen Test. Participants will maintain the standardized horizontal trunk position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater trunk extensor muscle endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Functional Exercise Capacity
6 Minute Walk Test
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Dynamic Balance
Y Balance
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Trunk Rotation
Thoracic and Lumbar Rotation Measurements
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Body Image-Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale
Perceived trunk deformity will be assessed using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRVAS). The WRVAS is a patient-reported outcome measure consisting of seven items evaluating the perceived severity of spinal deformity through standardized illustrations. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, yielding a total score ranging from 7 to 35. Higher scores indicate greater perceived spinal deformity.
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Health-Related Quality of Life-Scoliosis Research Society-22 Questionnaire
Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 Questionnaire (SRS-22). The questionnaire consists of 22 items evaluating five domains: function/activity, pain, self-image, mental health, and satisfaction with management. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale. The total (or mean) score will be calculated, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.
Measured: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Enjoyment of Physical Activity
Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale
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 posted2 Jul 2026
- Study start24 Nov 2025
- Primary completion31 May 2026
- Study completion15 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Atlas University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Meltem Kaya, Atlas University
- Investigators
- Meltem Kaya, Assoc. Prof., Principal investigator, Atlas University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07680374
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AtlasUmkaya06
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Dance-Based Exercises on Physical Fitness, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07680374
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AtlasUmkaya06
- Conditions
- Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent
- Keywords
- scoliosis, dance therapy, physical fitness, quality of life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Atlas UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 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 randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of dance-based exercises on physical fitness, body image, and quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Twenty-four participants aged 10-18 years with a Cobb angle between 10° and 30° will be randomly assigned to either a dance-based exercise group or a control group. Both groups will perform conventional scoliosis exercises, while the intervention group will additionally receive dance-based exercise sessions for six weeks. Outcome measures will include body image, scoliosis-related quality of life, physical fitness, flexibility, trunk rotation, and enjoyment of physical activity.
Detailed description
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity associated with physical and psychosocial impairments. Although conventional exercise programs are beneficial, maintaining long-term adherence may be challenging in adolescents. Dance-based exercise programs offer a potentially enjoyable and motivating alternative.
This prospective randomized controlled study will include 24 adolescents with AIS aged 10-18 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into an intervention group and a control group (12 participants per group). Both groups will perform conventional scoliosis exercises, while the intervention group will additionally participate in dance-based exercise sessions for six weeks.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after six weeks. Primary outcomes will include body image and health-related quality of life. Secondary outcomes will include physical fitness, flexibility, trunk rotation, and enjoyment of physical activity.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dance-Based Exercise Group | Experimental | Other: Dance-Based Exercise Program, Other: Conventional Scoliosis Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform conventional scoliosis exercises and additional dance-based exercises for six weeks. |
| Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program | Active comparator | Other: Conventional Scoliosis Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform conventional scoliosis exercises during the 6-week study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age between 10 and 18 years
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Cobb angle between 10° and 30°
- No previous dance training
- Not participating regularly in another exercise program
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Previous scoliosis surgery
- Neuromuscular or congenital scoliosis
- Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disorders -preventing exercise participation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dance-Based Exercise ProgramParticipants will receive dance-based exercise sessions for 6 weeks (one face-to-face and one online session per week) in addition to conventional scoliosis exercises. | Other | Dance-Based Exercise Group |
| Conventional Scoliosis Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform only conventional scoliosis exercises for six weeks. | Other | Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program, Dance-Based Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Flexibility-Forward Bending Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Spinal flexibility will be assessed using the Forward Bending Test. Participants will bend forward from a standing position with the knees fully extended and attempt to reach toward the floor. The distance between the tip of the middle finger and the floor will be measured in centimeters. Lower values indicate greater trunk and posterior chain flexibility.
Flexibility-Lateral Flexion Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Trunk lateral flexibility will be assessed using the Lateral Flexion Test. Participants will perform maximal lateral trunk flexion to each side while standing with the knees extended. The distance reached by the tip of the middle finger along the lateral aspect of the thigh will be measured in centimeters. Higher values indicate greater lateral trunk flexibility.
Core Muscle Endurance-Trunk Flexion Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
The endurance of the trunk flexor muscles will be assessed using the Trunk Flexion Test. Participants will maintain the standardized trunk flexion position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater trunk flexor muscle endurance.
Core Muscle Endurance-Lateral Bridge Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Lateral core muscle endurance will be assessed using the Lateral Bridge Test. Participants will maintain the side bridge position for as long as possible. Endurance time will be recorded in seconds, with higher values indicating better lateral trunk muscle endurance.
Core Muscle Endurance - Prone Bridge Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Global core muscle endurance will be assessed using the Prone Bridge Test. Participants will maintain the prone bridge (plank) position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater global core muscle endurance.
Core Muscle Endurance- Modified Biering-Sorensen Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
The endurance of the trunk extensor muscles will be assessed using the Modified Biering-Sørensen Test. Participants will maintain the standardized horizontal trunk position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater trunk extensor muscle endurance.
Functional Exercise Capacity
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
6 Minute Walk Test
Dynamic Balance
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Y Balance
Trunk Rotation
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Thoracic and Lumbar Rotation Measurements
Body Image-Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Perceived trunk deformity will be assessed using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRVAS). The WRVAS is a patient-reported outcome measure consisting of seven items evaluating the perceived severity of spinal deformity through standardized illustrations. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, yielding a total score ranging from 7 to 35. Higher scores indicate greater perceived spinal deformity.
2 secondary outcomes
Health-Related Quality of Life-Scoliosis Research Society-22 Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Weeks
Enjoyment of Physical Activity
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 2 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Meltem Kaya, Assoc. Prof. principal investigator
Atlas 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 Dance-Based Exercise Program and Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program in people with Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent, run by Atlas 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 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 2 Jul 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?
Flexibility-Forward Bending Test (time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks). The study lists 10 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 2 Jul 2026.