Teens with scoliosis try futuristic balance trainer in new study
NCT ID NCT07430098
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding special balance training to standard scoliosis exercises can improve balance in teenagers with mild scoliosis. About 72 teens aged 10-17 will either use a high-tech platform that gives real-time feedback or do simple balance exercises at home. The goal is to see which approach helps them feel steadier and improves their quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 10 and 17 years * Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis confirmed by a specialist physiatrist * No history of brace treatment * Radiological evaluation showing a Cobb angle between 10° and 25° Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital scoliosis * Neuromuscular scoliosis * History of spinal surgery (including procedures involving paravertebral muscles or other spinal operations) * Presence of metabolic bone disease affecting skeletal structure * Severe autoimmune or endocrinological disease * Connective tissue disorder or skeletal dysplasia * Mental retardation preventing comprehension of simple instructions * Advanced peripheral joint disease * Coexisting polyneuropathy * Coexisting myopathy * Central nervous system disease that may affect balance * History of abdominal surgery or abdominal trauma * Presence of additional chronic comorbidities * Lack of parental consent for participation in the study * Functional scoliosis * Current or prior brace use
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)
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