Turkish version of the Scoliosis Misconception Scale for adolescents with AIS
Official title: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Turkish Scoliosis Misconception Scale in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · NCT07909174 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a Turkish version of the Scoliosis Misconception Scale in 200 adolescents with AIS to see if the questions reliably measure misconceptions about scoliosis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 21, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07909174 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adolescents aged 10-17 with AIS and Cobb angle ≥10° who can understand and respond to Turkish questionnaire items.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak Turkish well or have conditions preventing reliable questionnaire completion 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 is an observational, cross-cultural adaptation study that translates and validates the Scoliosis Misconception Scale (SMS) for Turkish-speaking adolescents with AIS. The project will recruit 200 participants aged 10-17 with Cobb angle ≥10°, administer the 17-item SMS, and re-administer to a subset after about two weeks to assess test-retest reliability. Psychometric analyses will include internal consistency, item properties, and reliability; item response theory may be used if data allow. The goal is to establish the Turkish SMS as a reliable and valid tool for assessing misconceptions about AIS in this population. The study follows a forward-backward translation process with expert review and pilot testing to ensure cultural appropriateness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and researchers will have a validated Turkish tool to assess patients' misconceptions about AIS, informing education and communication strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cross-cultural adaptations of the SMS in other languages have demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity, supporting this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 10-17 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). * Radiographically confirmed spinal curvature with a Cobb angle of at least 10°. * Ability to understand and respond to the Turkish version of the questionnaire. * Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian and age-appropriate assent from the adolescent. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-idiopathic scoliosis, including congenital, neuromuscular, or syndromic scoliosis. * Previous spinal surgery for scoliosis. * Cognitive or communication impairments that prevent reliable questionnaire completion. * Inability to complete the questionnaire independently or with the standardized assistance permitted by the study protocol.
Where it's running
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Mehmet Emin Sigindim Private Physiotherapy Practice
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
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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.