Effect of spinal braces on balance and touch in adolescents with scoliosis
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Spinal Orthosis On Tactile Sense And Balance In Individuals With Lumbal Curve And Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
This study is testing how wearing spinal braces affects balance and touch in teenagers with scoliosis over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06170112 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates how spinal orthoses influence lumbar curvature, tactile sensation, dynamic balance, skinfold thickness, and quality of life in adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. It involves 40 participants aged 10 to 18 with Cobb angles between 20 and 45 degrees, who will undergo assessments before and after 12 weeks of spinal orthosis use. Various measurement tools, including the Semmes Weinstein Monofilament kit and Y-Balance Test, will be utilized to gather data on sensory and balance changes. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between spinal curvature treatment and sensory perception.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 10-18 diagnosed with lumbar curve adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and a curvature degree between 20-45 degrees.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of scoliosis, prior spinal surgery, or those who have previously used a spinal orthosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of how spinal orthoses improve balance and tactile sensation in adolescents with scoliosis.
How similar studies have performed: There is limited literature on the effects of spinal orthoses on sensory testing and balance in adolescents with scoliosis, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) between the ages of 10-18, * Curvature only in the lumbar region, * 20-45 degree curvature degree, * Being deemed suitable for spinal orthosis use by the doctor, * Not having used a spinal orthosis before Exclusion Criteria: * Having different diagnoses such as congenital scoliosis, spina bfida, traumatic scoliosis, osteoporosis, * Having had spine surgery * Having used a scoliosis spinal orthosis, * Having an accompanying disease that may prevent the use of spinal orthosis and * Failure to sign the consent form required to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Basak Iscioglu — Medipol University
- Study coordinator: Basak I Iscioglu
- Email: iscioglubasak@gmail.com
- Phone: 05319238578
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.