Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisNCT07804836
Investigation of Muscle Activity With sEMG, Surface Topography and Radiographic Changes of Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
An observational study of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Akdeniz University.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to examine paraspinal muscle activity, body surface topography, posture, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who use a brace and those who do not will be compared with healthy individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 1 Sep 2027
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- 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
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: The study population will consist of adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who are referred to the rehabilitation program by a specialist physician, including individuals who use a brace and those who do not use a brace, as well as healthy control individuals who meet the eligibility criteria.
- Be between the ages of 10 and 18
- Have been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Be able to stand independently
- Sign the informed consent form
- Have no spinal deformity (for the control group)
- History of neurological disease
- History of spinal surgery
- Presence of congenital or traumatic scoliosis
- Presence of orthopedic or rheumatological conditions that could affect the measurements
- Inability to cooperate during the measurements
About this study
Official title: Investigation of Muscle Activity, Surface Topography and Radiographic Changes of Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
The aim of this study is to examine paraspinal muscle activity, body surface topography, posture, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who use a brace and those who do not will be compared with healthy individuals. Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG), surface topography using the Artec Eva 3D scanner, postural characteristics using postural analysis, and spinal curvature using the Cobb angle measurement based on existing radiographs. Quality of life will be assessed using the SRS-22 questionnaire.
Read the detailed description
This study was designed to examine paraspinal muscle activity, surface topography, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The study plans to include adolescents aged 10-18 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, as well as healthy volunteers matched for age and gender.
Participants will be divided into three groups: adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a brace, adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who do not wear a brace, and a healthy control group. A total of 45 participants are planned to be included in the study, with 15 participants in each group.
As part of the study, participants' demographic information will be recorded. Muscle activity in the paraspinal muscles will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG). Body surface topography will be assessed using an Artec Eva 3D scanner. Posture analysis will be performed, and spinal curvature will be assessed using the Cobb angle based on existing radiographic images. Quality of life will be determined using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire.
The measurement results obtained will be compared across groups, and the relationships between muscle activity, surface topography, postural characteristics, radiographic parameters, and quality of life will be evaluated.
As part of this study, participants will not receive any treatment or rehabilitation interventions; measurements will be taken to assess their current clinical and physical characteristics.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Keywords
- surface emg, surface topography, muscle activity, paraspinal muscle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Study Participants | The study participants include adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, including individuals who use a brace and those who do not use a brace, as well as healthy control individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Paraspinal Muscle Activity
Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surfaces electromyography (sEMG) in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.
Measured: Baseline (single assesment)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Surface Topography
Surface topography will be assessed to evaluate trunk surface characteristics in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.
Measured: Baseline (single assesment)
Radiographic Parameters
Radiographic parameters will be evaluated to assess spinal alignment in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Measured: Baseline (single assesment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Sep 2027 (estimated)
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.
- More trials run by Akdeniz 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kadriye Tombak, Akdeniz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07804836
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Paraspinal muscles for AIS
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Muscle Activity, Surface Topography and Radiographic Changes of Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07804836
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Paraspinal muscles for AIS
- Conditions
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Keywords
- surface emg, surface topography, muscle activity, paraspinal muscle
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 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.
The aim of this study is to examine paraspinal muscle activity, body surface topography, posture, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who use a brace and those who do not will be compared with healthy individuals. Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG), surface topography using the Artec Eva 3D scanner, postural characteristics using postural analysis, and spinal curvature using the Cobb angle measurement based on existing radiographs. Quality of life will be assessed using the SRS-22 questionnaire.
Detailed description
This study was designed to examine paraspinal muscle activity, surface topography, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The study plans to include adolescents aged 10-18 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, as well as healthy volunteers matched for age and gender.
Participants will be divided into three groups: adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a brace, adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who do not wear a brace, and a healthy control group. A total of 45 participants are planned to be included in the study, with 15 participants in each group.
As part of the study, participants' demographic information will be recorded. Muscle activity in the paraspinal muscles will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG). Body surface topography will be assessed using an Artec Eva 3D scanner. Posture analysis will be performed, and spinal curvature will be assessed using the Cobb angle based on existing radiographic images. Quality of life will be determined using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire.
The measurement results obtained will be compared across groups, and the relationships between muscle activity, surface topography, postural characteristics, radiographic parameters, and quality of life will be evaluated.
As part of this study, participants will not receive any treatment or rehabilitation interventions; measurements will be taken to assess their current clinical and physical characteristics.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study Participants | – | –The study participants include adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, including individuals who use a brace and those who do not use a brace, as well as healthy control individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- The study population will consist of adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who are referred to the rehabilitation program by a specialist physician, including individuals who use a brace and those who do not use a brace, as well as healthy control individuals who meet the eligibility criteria.
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
Paraspinal Muscle Activity
Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)
Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surfaces electromyography (sEMG) in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.
2 secondary outcomes
Surface Topography
Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)
Radiographic Parameters
Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)
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 4 Sep 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Akdeniz University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
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 4 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
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?
Paraspinal Muscle Activity (time frame: Baseline (single assesment)). 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 4 Sep 2026.