Supervised vs. Home Schroth Exercises for Adolescent 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 interventional study compares two physiotherapy approaches for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: supervised Schroth exercises versus a home-based Schroth program. Eligible participants are 10–18 years old with a Cobb angle of 10°–45° and no prior spine surgery or brace use in the last six months. Participants commit to five days of exercise per week, with assessments to track changes in spinal curvature and function. The trial is conducted at Silivri State Hospital in Istanbul, led by Bitlis Eren University, with collaboration from local rehabilitation services. Outcomes may inform best practices for conservative management of AIS in the adolescence period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (idiopathic etiology)
* Age between 10 and 18 years
* Cobb angle between 10° and 45°
* Able to participate in a 5-day/week exercise program (supervised or home-based)
* Patient and parent/guardian provide written informed consent
* Sufficient cooperation to comply with the study protocol and complete assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-idiopathic scoliosis (neuromuscular, congenital, functional, etc.)
* Prior or planned spinal surgery
* Neurological, rheumatological, metabolic, or cardiopulmonary disease that would interfere with participation
* Brace treatment within the last 6 months or planned during the study
* Regular scoliosis-specific exercise (more than 2 days/week) within the last 6 months

Where it's running

• Silivri Devlet Hastanesi, Fizik Tedavi Ünitesi
  Siliviri, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mesut Arslan, PhD
• Email: fzt.mesutarslan@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 553 674 5226

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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.