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Effects of Integrating Basic Body Awareness Therapy Into Scoliosis-Specific Exercises on Body Awareness, Quality of Life, and Scoliosis-Related Outcomes in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Gözde Yagci (Gür) · Updated on 2026-03-30
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate whether adding Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to scoliosis-specific exercises can improve body awareness, quality of life, and scoliosis-specific outcomes in adolescents aged 10 to 17 years with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The study addresses if combining BBAT with scoliosis-specific exercises leads to greater improvements in body awareness, trunk proprioception, scoliosis-related parameters, and health-related quality of life compared to exercises alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving scoliosis-specific exercises alone using the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), and the other receiving both SEAS and BBAT. Both groups will attend supervised sessions once a week for six months and perform home exercises on other days. BBAT focuses on slow, coordinated movements with attention to posture, breathing, and bodily sensations, while scoliosis-specific exercises involve active self-correction and stabilization. During the study, participants will be assessed at the start and after six months using tools measuring body awareness, quality of life, and scoliosis-specific clinical outcomes such as curve magnitude and trunk symmetry. Exercise adherence will also be monitored. The study aims to determine if adding BBAT enhances rehabilitation outcomes for adolescents with AIS.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Basic Body Awareness Therapy Added to Scoliosis-Specific Exercise in Adolescents With Scoliosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Age between 10 and 17 years
- Cobb angle of 15 degrees or more
- No previous or current scoliosis treatment
- Risser sign between 0 and 4
You will not qualify if you...
- Evidence of congenital scoliosis or other spinal deformities such as hyperkyphosis or pectus deformities
- Diagnosis of neuromuscular, rheumatologic, neurological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disorders
- Regular participation in sports
- History of spinal orthosis use or scoliosis surgery
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 months
Participants engage in scoliosis-specific exercises once per week, with some participants also receiving Basic Body Awareness Therapy. Exercises are supervised by a certified physiotherapist, and participants perform home-based exercises on remaining days.
Weekly visits for supervised sessions
Duration - At 6 months
Participants complete outcome assessments including body awareness, quality of life, and scoliosis-related clinical parameters at the end of the treatment period.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Orthotics and Biomechanics Clinic
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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SENA NUR YAYLACI, MSc, PT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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