Gender pain gap in scoliosis under the spotlight

NCT ID NCT07447193

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether men and women with scoliosis experience pain differently when pressure is applied to the spine using a physiotherapy roller. Fifty adults with scoliosis will do a six-week exercise program, and their pain and function will be measured with a standard survey. The goal is to understand if gender affects pain perception, which could lead to more personalized care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise with physiotherapy cylinder
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help tailor scoliosis treatments based on gender differences in pain perception.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with scoliosis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SCOLIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Badam Medical Center
RECRUITING

Baku, Azerbaijan

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