Horse Riding Simulator Added to Core Exercises in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial tests whether combining a horse riding simulator with core stabilization exercises provides added benefits for adolescents with AIS. The study focuses on respiratory muscle strength, balance, health-related quality of life, and perceived cosmetic deformity. Participants are aged 10–19 with a Cobb angle of 10°–40°, and are randomized to receive either the combination therapy or core stabilization alone. The intervention uses a horse riding simulator to mimic multidirectional pelvic and trunk movements to enhance postural control. Results will inform conservative management strategies for AIS and the role of simulated equine therapy in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
* Age between 10 and 19 years
* Cobb angle between 10° and 40°, measured on standing spinal radiographs
* Willingness of the participant and, when applicable, the parent or legal guardian to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Scoliosis of a non-idiopathic etiology
* History of surgery within the previous 3 months
* Presence of an orthopedic, neurological, or systemic condition that may prevent participation in the exercise program
* Cognitive, communication, or behavioral disorders that may interfere with understanding instructions, answering questions, or performing the exercises
* Participation in regular exercise on 3 or more days per week

Where it's running

• Bezmialem Vakıf University
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sefa Yıldırım
• Email: syildirim@bezmialem.edu.tr
• Phone: +905385984870

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.