Schroth method with and without core stabilization exercises for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
Synergic Effects of Schroth Method With and Without Core Stabilization Exercises in Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
NA · University of Lahore · NCT07059663
This trial tests whether adding core stabilization exercises to the Schroth method helps teens (ages 10–18) with mild idiopathic scoliosis reduce spinal curve, build back endurance, increase chest mobility, and improve quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Lahore (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07059663 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Researchers randomized 30 adolescents (ages 10–18) with idiopathic scoliosis (Cobb angle 10–30°) at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital to receive either the Schroth method plus core stabilization exercises or the Schroth method alone. Interventions were delivered three times weekly for ten weeks, with assessments at baseline, week 5, and week 10. Outcomes included Cobb angle, lumbar extensor endurance (Sorensen test), chest mobility, and SRS-22 quality-of-life scores. The trial reported improvements in both groups across these measures, with the combined Schroth-plus-core group showing larger gains.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adolescents aged 10–18 with X-ray–confirmed idiopathic scoliosis and Cobb angles of 10°–30° who can attend supervised therapy sessions are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with non-idiopathic scoliosis, prior spinal surgery, major neurological conditions, significant orthopedic comorbidities, or severe systemic disease are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding core stabilization to Schroth therapy could result in greater curve reduction, improved back endurance, better chest mobility, and higher quality-of-life for adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis.
How similar studies have performed: The Schroth method has prior supportive evidence for improving curve magnitude and quality of life in idiopathic scoliosis, and combining it with core-strengthening has biological plausibility though randomized evidence on the combined approach is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Age 10 to 18 * X-ray diagnosed of idiopathic scoliosis with Cobb Angle 10˚- 30˚ * Participants with Idiopathic Scoliosis * Both genders will be included * Scoliosis with Down syndrome. Exclusion Criteria: * Any neurological condition such as cerebral palsy or epilepsy. * Any other orthopedic condition such as hip dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, or leg length discrepancy. * Surgical history of the spine, such as spinal fusion and decompression surgery. * Severe systemic disorders such as autoimmune disorders, severe cardiovascular conditions * Non-Idiopathic Scoliosis
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- UOL Teaching Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dr Asim Arif, Physical Therapist
- Email: asim.arif@uipt.uol.edu.pk
- Phone: +923216597727
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.
Conditions: Scoliosis, Scoliosis Idiopathic, Schroth Method, Idiopathic Scoliois, Core Stabilization Exercises, Cobb Angle, Lumbar Extensor Endurance, Chest mobility