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Orthotic Management for Controlling Scoliotic Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Led by Umm Al-Qura University · Updated on 2025-09-15
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Participants Needed
1
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Idiopathic scoliosis is a common spinal deformity affecting adolescents during their growth spurts, characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. The cause is unknown but may involve neuromuscular issues. The study aims to develop a neuromuscular corrective treatment to improve conservative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and potentially provide a more effective approach than current methods. Participants will be divided into two groups. The control group will receive a scoliosis-specific exercise program consisting of three one-hour sessions per week over 12 weeks focused on correcting posture. The experimental group will follow the same exercise program combined with wearing a soft orthotic undergarment with external strapping for 12 hours daily over the same 12-week period. This soft orthosis is designed to provide gentle, passive compression to help correct spinal deformities. During the study, researchers will measure changes in the degree of spinal curvature, pelvic alignment, vertebral rotation, and coronal imbalance at the start and after 12 weeks of treatment. Participants will undergo X-rays to assess these outcomes. The study focuses on monitoring the effectiveness of these interventions in controlling scoliosis progression over the 12-week timeframe.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Conservative Management for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adolescents of both sexes aged 10 to 17 years
- Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by an orthopedic specialist confirmed through loaded X-rays
- Mild non-structural scoliosis with Cobb's angle between 10 and 25 degrees
- Single major thoracolumbar curve located between T6-7 to L1-2 with apex at T12 or L1
- Good general health except for scoliosis
- Ability to understand and communicate with no mental abnormalities
You will not qualify if you...
- Cerebral palsy or other degenerative neurological disorders
- Nutritional disorders such as diabetes or vascular disorders
- Scoliotic curve angle greater than 25 degrees
- Inflexible spinal deformities that interfere with spinal mobility
- Corrective spinal surgery within the previous two years
- Sensitive or inflamed skin to any materials used in the study
- Seizures, perceptual disorders, visual problems, or auditory deficits
- Leg length discrepancy
- Scoliosis caused by trauma
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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 - 12 weeks
Participants receive a scoliosis-specific exercise program three times per week for 12 weeks. Some participants also wear a soft orthosis with external strapping for 12 hours daily during this period.
Three treatment sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Umm Al Qura University
Mecca, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 21955
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Research Team
E
Ehab M Abd El Kafy, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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