Tele-rehabilitation for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
Official title: Interest of Adapted Physical Activity by Tele-rehabilitation in Chronic Pathology - Application to Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents
Run by Association des Paralysees de France (APF) · NCT06262269 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a supervised online workout program can help teenagers with scoliosis feel better and improve their physical fitness compared to a self-directed exercise plan.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Association des Paralysees de France (APF) Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Villeneuve-d'Ascq) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 21, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06262269 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are non-athletic adolescents aged 10 to 16 with a diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis and specific radiographic criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are actively engaged in regular physical activity or have severe scoliosis requiring surgical intervention may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial compares two adapted physical activity treatments for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. One group will participate in a high-intensity interval training program supervised via tele-rehabilitation, while the control group will follow a self-directed exercise program. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions over a 12-week period, focusing on improving physical condition and quality of life. The trial addresses the challenges of engaging adolescents in physical activity, particularly in the context of scoliosis management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance physical health and quality of life for adolescents suffering from idiopathic scoliosis.
How similar studies have gone: While there is a growing interest in tele-rehabilitation for various conditions, this specific approach for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Affiliated to a social security system * Having signed the consent after clear and fair information adapted to her age * Obtained signed consent from at least 1 of the 2 parents or holders of parental authority, after clear and fair information * Subject presenting an AIS defined by the existence of a three-dimensional deformity three-dimensional deformity of the spine associating a frontal deviation measured by by the frontal radiographic angle of Cobb which must be at least 15°, but less than 40°, and a vertebral rotation attested by the presence of a presence of at least 5° of gibbosity on Bunnel's scoliometer. * Subject with front and side radiographs of the total spine, according to the EOS EOS technique, under load, less than 3 months old * Risser test \< 4/5 (EOS radiographs less than 3 months old) * Subject not practicing any regular extracurricular physical activity (including regular (regular = at least 1 hour per week), for at least 6 months. * Internet connection at home allowing tele-rehabilitation in a dedicated a dedicated room for the time of the session with a free surface of minimum 4m² on the floor, without any obstacle up to the ceiling. * Compatibility with the technical requirements: access to a screen screen (computer or laptop, tablet...), with a minimum size of 8 inches (diagonal of 8 inches (diagonal of 20 cm), with an integrated or connected HD webcam connected, and a good quality sound, screen placed on a stable surface surface with a minimum height of 75cm and enough distance to see the to perceive from the camera the whole working area (4m²). Exclusion Criteria: (One criterion is sufficient for non-inclusion) * Subject with secondary scoliosis: neurological, orthopedic, malformative... * Placement of a corset or rehabilitation for less than 3 months * BMI ≤15 or ≥ 30 * Partial or total medical contraindication of any kind to the sports practice (examples: heart disease, unbalanced diabetes, juvenile polyarthritis, chronic painful joint pathology limiting physical performance, osteochondrosis of growth type Osgood-Schlater, Sever, Sinding-Larsen, osteochondritis, surgical sequelae limiting physical performance...) * Inability to undergo the medical follow-up of the trial for psychological social or geographical reasons.
Where it's running
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SMR Marc Sautelet
Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jean-François Catanzariti, Dr. — Association des Paralysés de France
- Study coordinator: Guyomard Alice
- Email: alice.guyomard@marcsautelet.fr
- Phone: +330614399542
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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.