Targeted exercise may straighten spines in teens with scoliosis — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07736456
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a structured 16-week corrective exercise program can improve spinal alignment in adolescents aged 10–18 with mild to moderate scoliosis (Cobb angle 10°–40°). Participants are randomly assigned to either the corrective program or standard physiotherapy. The study measures changes in spinal curvature, rotation, and pelvic position using 3D imaging, along with quality of life. The goal is to see if a targeted exercise approach offers better results than routine care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a structured physiotherapeutic corrective exercise program including core stabilization, stretching, spine autocorrection, and pelvic stabilization exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a non-surgical way to slow or improve spinal curvature in adolescents with scoliosis, potentially reducing the need for bracing or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (68 participants) testing a 16-week program, so results may not apply to all cases. Exercise requires consistent effort, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK)
Pristina, Kosovo, 10000, Kosovo
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