Could specific exercises straighten the curve in teen scoliosis?
NCT ID NCT02968043
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises (PSSE) can halt the progression of mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways. About 42 teens aged 10-16 with a curve under 20 degrees will be randomly assigned to either PSSE or general physiotherapy. Over 6 months, researchers will measure changes in spine curvature, balance, lung function, bone quality, and quality of life to see if PSSE offers a better outcome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises (PSSE) - a personalized program of 3D self-correction, stabilizing, balance, breathing, and daily-living exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, PSSE could become a standard first-line treatment to halt curve progression in mild adolescent scoliosis, potentially reducing the need for braces or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises require consistent practice and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xin Hua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China
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Xinhua Hospital Chongming Branch
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 202150, China
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