The effectiveness of two different exercise approaches in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A single-blind, randomized-controlled trial.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33857180Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 10Years - 18Years
All Genders
ID07059663
Synergic Effects of Schroth Method With and Without Core Stabilization Exercises in Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
Led by University of Lahore · Updated on 2025-07-15
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Research Sites
20 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of combining the Schroth method with core stabilization exercises in patients aged 10 to 18 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. This randomized controlled trial aims to determine whether adding core stabilization exercises to the Schroth method provides better improvements in spinal curvature, muscle endurance, chest mobility, and quality of life. The study is conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital and includes two groups receiving different interventions over a 10-week period. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups: Group A will perform the Schroth method combined with core stabilization exercises, while Group B will receive only the Schroth method. Both groups will attend sessions three times a week, each lasting 60 minutes, for a total of 10 weeks. The Schroth method focuses on postural correction and specific breathing techniques, while core stabilization exercises target deep trunk muscles to improve spinal stability and endurance. Participants will undergo assessments at the start, at week 5, and at week 10, measuring changes in spinal curvature (Cobb angle), lumbar extensor endurance (Sorensen test), chest mobility, and quality of life using the SRS-22 questionnaire. The study monitors these outcomes to evaluate the combined intervention's effects. The total participation time spans the 10-week intervention period, with evaluations conducted throughout.
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Brief Title
Synergic Effects of Schroth Method With and Without Core Stabilization Exercises in Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
Who Can Participate
Age: 10Years - 18Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 10 to 18 years
- Diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis confirmed by X-ray with a Cobb angle between 10° and 30°
- Both genders eligible
- Participants with idiopathic scoliosis including those with Down syndrome
You will not qualify if you...
- Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy or epilepsy
- Other orthopedic conditions like hip dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, or leg length discrepancy
- History of spine surgery including spinal fusion or decompression
- Severe systemic disorders such as autoimmune or severe cardiovascular conditions
- Non-idiopathic scoliosis
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants receive either the Schroth method combined with core stabilization exercises or the Schroth method alone, performed three times weekly for 10 weeks. Each session lasts about 60 minutes.
Three sessions per week
Follow-up
Duration - 10 weeks concurrent with treatment
Outcome measures including Cobb angle, lumbar extensor endurance, chest mobility, and quality of life are assessed at baseline, week 5, and week 10.
3 visits (baseline, week 5, and week 10)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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UOL Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Dr Asim Arif, Physical Therapist
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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