Simple exercises may ease back pain from aging spine curvature
NCT ID NCT03862417
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Schroth exercises, a type of physical therapy, can reduce pain and improve daily life for adults over 50 with degenerative scoliosis (a curved spine). Twenty participants will either do the exercises or just be observed. The main goal is to see if a larger study is possible, but researchers will also check for early signs of pain relief and better function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Sep 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults over 50 years old with degenerative scoliosis (n=20) with pain (\>2/10). Other inclusion criteria are: (1) curves 15°-45°. Exclusion Criteria: * Curves over 50° are surgical candidates, and will be excluded. Patients who have had cortisone or anesthetic injections within the last 3 months, surgery or presenting contra-indications to exercises (fractures, cancer, severe cardio-vascular co-morbidities, or osteopenia) will be excluded.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dept. Physical Therapy
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G2G4, Canada
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