Scoliosis study: shoulder blade position may impact arm strength in teens
NCT ID NCT07249515
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 20 teens with scoliosis (a curved spine) to see if the position of their shoulder blades is linked to how well they can use their arms. Researchers measured shoulder blade movement and arm power using simple tests like throwing a weighted ball. The goal is to help therapists create better exercises for teens with scoliosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If clear links are found, this could help therapists design better exercises for teens with scoliosis to improve arm and shoulder function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with scoliosis. It does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adolescents aged 10 to 19 years who have been clinically and radiographically diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Participants must have a Cobb angle between 10° and 45°, no previous scoliosis-specific conservative treatment, and the physical ability to complete scapular assessment and upper extremity performance testing.
- Ages
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10 to 19 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis * Age 10-19 years * Cobb angle between 10° and 45° * No prior scoliosis-specific conservative treatment * Ability to participate in physical assessments * Voluntary willingness to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular, congenital, or syndromic scoliosis * Prior spinal surgery * Shoulder injury or upper limb pathology affecting performance * Neurological or rheumatological disorders * Communication or cognitive limitations interfering with testing
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istinye University
Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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