Yoga for back pain in adolescents with scoliosis
Back Pain Management in AIS: Impact of Yoga as Adjunct Treatment
This study tests whether adding a structured yoga program to regular care can help teenagers with scoliosis and back pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06242821 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research explores the effectiveness of a structured yoga protocol combined with standard care for adolescents suffering from Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and associated back pain. The study targets non-operatively treated patients with a Cobb angle greater than 25 degrees and significant pain levels. By integrating yoga into their treatment, the study aims to improve pain relief and overall quality of life for these patients. The research also considers the psychosocial factors that may influence the condition and its management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 10 to 20 with non-operatively treated AIS and significant back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with scoliosis due to causes other than AIS or those who have already undergone surgery for scoliosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive treatment option that alleviates back pain and enhances the quality of life for adolescents with scoliosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with yoga as a complementary treatment for back pain, suggesting potential success for this approach in AIS.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-operatively treated AIS patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital with back pain who are candidates for physical therapy. * Cobb angle: greater than 25 degrees, * Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain score greater than 41/0 * Braced and Unbraced Patients Exclusion Criteria: * Scoliosis due to causes other than AIS. * AIS patients who have undergone surgery for scoliosis or back pain * Age less than 10 years of age or greater than 20 years of age * Unable to access zoom on any electronic device
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Paul Sponseller, MD — Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Alexandra H Seidenstein, MD
- Email: aseiden8@jh.edu
- Phone: 410-502-3626
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.