Gentle diaphragm stretch may boost scoliosis therapy in teens

NCT ID NCT07482748

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a simple manual diaphragm release to standard Schroth exercises can improve breathing, posture, and quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Forty-two teens aged 10–18 will be randomly assigned to either Schroth exercises alone or Schroth plus diaphragm mobilization, three times a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure lung function, trunk rotation, and chest mobility at the start, end, and at a 12-week follow-up.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Diaphragm mobilization (manual therapy technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve breathing and posture in teens with scoliosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants. The added benefit of diaphragm mobilization may be small or not noticeable, and results may not apply to all scoliosis patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Respiratory Aspiration

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ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

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