Can breathing exercises boost scoliosis treatment in teens?

NCT ID NCT06682702

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether adding special breathing exercises (dynamic neuromuscular stabilization) to standard Schroth exercises helps teens with scoliosis. Twenty-six participants aged 10-18 with mild to moderate curves were enrolled. Researchers measured spine curvature, breathing strength, pain, and quality of life. The goal was to see if the combination improves outcomes more than Schroth exercises alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization breathing exercises and Schroth exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, this combination of exercises could offer a better non-surgical way to manage scoliosis and improve breathing in teens.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 26 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise-based treatments require long-term commitment.

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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 (AIS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uskudar University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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