Scoliosis showdown: specialized exercises vs. general workouts

NCT ID NCT07552662

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether specialized scoliosis exercises (PSSE-Schroth) are better than general strengthening exercises for teenagers with mild idiopathic scoliosis. Over 12 months, researchers measured changes in spine curvature and how many kids needed a brace. The goal is to find out which exercise approach helps slow curve progression and improve quality of life.

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-Schroth) and General Exercises
What this could lead to: If PSSE-Schroth works better, it could become the standard exercise approach to slow curve progression and reduce the need for braces in teens with mild scoliosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise cannot reverse scoliosis, and some curves may still worsen.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis idiopathic scoliosis Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EXERCISE SCOLIOSIS IDIOPATHIC SCROTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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