Gender differences in pain during spinal roller exercises for adults with scoliosis.
Investigation of Pain Perception According to Gender in Individuals With Scoliosis
We will test whether adults with scoliosis feel different levels of pain during controlled spinal-pressure exercises using a physiotherapy roller, comparing men and women.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baku) |
| Trial ID | NCT07447193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a single-group pre-test/post-test study in which adults with scoliosis will complete a supervised exercise program using a physiotherapy roller designed to create controlled mechanical pressure on the spine. The program runs three times per week for six weeks, with each session lasting about 45 minutes and all applications performed within individually tolerated limits. Pain perception and postural control related to scoliosis will be measured before the exercise program and again after its completion. All sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist and the roller will be used in a standardized manner to ensure consistent spinal pressure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–45 with a clinical or radiological diagnosis of scoliosis who have not had scoliosis surgery in the past 6 months and can safely perform supervised exercises are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who recently had scoliosis surgery (within 6 months), have neurological disease, acute inflammatory spinal disease, serious cardiovascular or systemic illness, or who cannot tolerate spinal pressure or attend supervised sessions are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help tailor physiotherapy techniques by gender to reduce pain and improve comfort during conservative scoliosis care.
How similar studies have performed: While gender differences in pain perception and exercise-based treatments for scoliosis have been explored, using a physiotherapy roller to create controlled spinal pressure is relatively novel and not widely validated.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having a clinical or radiological diagnosis of scoliosis * Being between 18-45 years of age * Not having undergone scoliosis surgery in the last 6 months * Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of neurological disease * Acute inflammatory spinal disease * Serious cardiovascular or systemic diseases that would prevent participation in exercise
Where this trial is running
Baku
- Badam Medical Center — Baku, Azerbaijan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ömer ŞEVGİN
- Email: omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr
- Phone: +905069787535
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.