Sleep quality in adolescents with scoliosis
Official title: Sleep Quality and Associated Factors in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study
Run by Bezmialem Vakif University · NCT07767591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis have different sleep quality than healthy peers aged 10–18.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bezmialem Vakif University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 25, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07767591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adolescents aged 10–19 with AIS who can read Turkish and consent to participate, and age- and sex-mimicking healthy controls without scoliosis.
✕Probably not a fit
Some participants, especially those with comorbidities or specific baseline sleep issues unrelated to scoliosis, may not experience a detectable benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional observational study compares sleep quality between adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Participants will complete online questionnaires about sleep, demographics, and lifestyle, with AIS participants additionally reporting scoliosis-specific quality of life, body image, pain, and brace-related information. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used to measure sleep quality, and clinical data such as Cobb angle and curve type will be extracted from medical records. Primary analysis will compare PSQI scores between groups; secondary analyses will explore associations between sleep quality and scoliosis-related factors, psychosocial variables, and treatment details. The study plans to enroll about 100 participants (50 AIS, 50 controls) from Bezmialem Vakif University in Istanbul.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could highlight sleep-related needs in AIS patients and inform future interventions to improve sleep and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has used PSQI in pediatric populations, but studies directly comparing AIS and controls on sleep quality are limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Group: * Aged 10-19 years * Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by a specialist physician * Able to read and understand Turkish * Willing to participate voluntarily Exclusion Criteria for the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Group: * Having a type of scoliosis other than adolescent idiopathic scoliosis * Previous spinal surgery * Presence of a neurological, rheumatological, cardiovascular, or psychiatric condition that may prevent participation in the study Inclusion Criteria for the Healthy Control Group: * Aged 10-19 years * No known scoliosis or other spinal deformity * Able to read and understand Turkish * Willing to participate voluntarily Exclusion Criteria for the Healthy Control Group: * Presence of a neurological, rheumatological, cardiovascular, or psychiatric condition that may prevent participation in the study
Where it's running
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ayşe Sena Manzak Dursun — Bezmialem Vakif University
- Study coordinator: Ayşe Sena Manzak Dursun, PT, PhD
- Email: amanzak@bezmialem.edu.tr
- Phone: +905356735150
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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.