Schroth and Pilates for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Official title: Effects of Pilates-Based Exercises Added to Schroth Training on Physical and Clinical Outcomes in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · NCT07702812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding Pilates-based exercises to Schroth therapy helps teens with idiopathic scoliosis improve lung capacity, muscle strength, balance, posture, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07702812 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 10-18 years old with AIS and Cobb angle 10°-45°, no other rheumatologic/neurological/orthopedic disorders, not currently undergoing scoliosis-specific treatment, and with consent from parent/guardian.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with curves outside the 10°-45° range, those with prior scoliosis surgery or recent scoliosis-specific treatment, or those with contraindications to exercise may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares Schroth exercises alone to Schroth plus Pilates for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants aged 10-18 with Cobb angles between 10° and 45° are randomized to either Schroth or Schroth combined with Pilates. The trial will assess changes in lung capacity, trunk strength, proprioception, trunk rotation, posture, and patient-reported outcomes such as quality of life and perceived cosmetic deformity. It aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of how Pilates-based movements may augment standard Schroth therapy. The findings could inform clinicians on optimizing exercise-based management for AIS.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combination could offer greater improvements in lung function, physical and psychosocial well-being, and overall trunk control for teens with AIS.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests Schroth therapy can reduce curvature and improve quality of life; adding Pilates is a newer approach with limited but growing supporting data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 10-18 years. * Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by a physician. * Cobb angle between 10° and 45°. * Willingness of both the participant and their parent/legal guardian to participate in the study. * No additional rheumatologic, neurological, or orthopedic disorders. * No scoliosis-specific treatment received within the previous 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of scoliosis or spinal surgery. * Scoliosis secondary to neurological, congenital, or other non-idiopathic causes. * Any contraindication to exercise. * A spinal curve with an apex at T12-L1. * Presence of cognitive impairment that would interfere with study participation or assessments. * Current brace treatment. Participants who are eligible for bracing but have not been prescribed a brace by their physician or who decline brace treatment despite being eligible will remain eligible for inclusion.
Where it's running
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emine Kübra AY — Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Study coordinator: Emine Kübra AY
- Email: ekay@aybu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 312 906 10 00
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.