Yoga for back pain in adolescents with 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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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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.