Simple core exercises may improve Post-Surgery symmetry in teens with scoliosis

NCT ID NCT07634003

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a program of core stabilization exercises could help teenagers who had surgery for scoliosis (a curved spine) have more balanced shoulders and shoulder blades. Twenty teens aged 10 to 18 who had spinal fusion surgery did the exercises and were tested before and after. The goal was to see if their shoulder asymmetry and pain improved.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: core stabilization-based rehabilitation program (exercises)
What this could lead to: If effective, this exercise program could help teens recover better after scoliosis surgery, reducing shoulder and back asymmetry.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study with only 20 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

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