Status:
RECRUITING
Schroth and Scapular Muscle Activation in Hyperkyphosis
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions:
Hyperkyphosis, Adolescent
Muscle Activation
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Schroth exercises on scapular muscle activation in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis. A total of 56 participants will be randomly...
Detailed Description
This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Schroth-based three-dimensional exercises on scapular muscle activation in children with postural thoracic hyperkyphosi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Thoracic kyphosis angle (Cobb) between ≥40° and \<70° on lateral radiographs
- Aged 7-18 years
- Risser stage 0-5, indicating ongoing skeletal development
Exclusion
- Congenital or rigid spinal deformities/anomalies
- Major musculoskeletal surgery or trauma, especially involving the spine
- Physiotherapeutic intervention for the spine in the last 6 months
- Current brace use
- BMI ≥ 30
- Regular upper extremity sports involvement (e.g., swimming, volleyball) at least twice a week for one year
- More than 60 minutes of moderate-to-high intensity physical activity per week
- Visual impairments or light sensitivity
- Positive vestibular (Unterberger) test
- Hearing impairments
- Cognitive difficulties affecting comprehension
- Systemic diseases (diabetes, hypothyroidism, infection, malignancy)
- Neurological disorders
- Active rheumatic diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06907914
Start Date
June 15 2025
End Date
August 1 2026
Last Update
October 1 2025
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)