Effect of Adding Feedback-Based Balance Training to Individualized Conservative Scoliosis Exercises Compared With Individualized Conservative Scoliosis Exercises Alone on Balance in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is associated with impaired balance, and previous studies have shown that combining balance or hippotherapy training with scoliosis-specific exercises such as Schroth can improve postural control and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding HUBER® 360 neuromuscular balance training to scoliosis-specific exercises on balance outcomes in adolescents with AIS.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Age: 17
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• Age between 10 and 17 years
• Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis confirmed by a specialist physiatrist
• No history of brace treatment
• Radiological evaluation showing a Cobb angle between 10° and 25°
Locations
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Turkey
Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
RECRUITING
Ankara
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-04-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Individualized Conservative Scoliosis Exercises + HUBER® 360 neuromuscular balance training
Participants perform 45-minute supervised scoliosis exercise sessions. Additionally, they complete 30 minutes of balance training using the HUBER® 360 device during each session throughout the study period. The intervention focuses on postural control, spinal stability, muscle strengthening, and balance training. All sessions are supervised by a physiotherapist.
Active_comparator: Individualized Conservative Scoliosis Exercises + Home balance exercises
Participants perform 45-minute supervised scoliosis exercise sessions. Additionally, they complete a 30-minute home-based balance exercise program regularly during the study period. The exercises target postural correction, spinal mobility, and muscle balance. No device-based or feedback-based balance training is used in this arm.
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Sponsors
Leads: Ankara Etlik City Hospital