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Scoliosis study aims to uncover hidden physical deficits in adults

NCT ID NCT05538871

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at adults with two types of scoliosis (idiopathic and degenerative) to understand what physical problems they have that physical therapy might help. Researchers will compare them to healthy adults using surveys and physical exams. The goal is to gather information to plan future treatment studies for these often-overlooked groups.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify specific physical limitations in adults with scoliosis that physical therapy can target, leading to better-designed treatment trials.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any therapy, so any benefits are indirect and far off. Results may not apply to all scoliosis patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 108 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2019

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

All adults with adult idiopathic or degenerative scoliosis consulting a surgeon. All adults from the healthy/untreated population

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

Show the full entry requirements

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion criteria for the idiopathic scoliosis group : * Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis * Age ⩾18 years old * Curve severity over 10° * Fluent in English. Inclusion criteria for the degenerative scoliosis group : * Diagnosis of degenerative (De novo) scoliosis * Age ⩾45 years old * Curve severity over 10° * Fluent in English. Exclusion criteria for the scoliosis groups : * History of spine surgery or * History of diseases affecting the torso or lower extremity function * Surgery or trauma * Secondary scoliosis * Unable to fill out the questionnaires or attend the physical examination, * Pregnant or gave birth between 0 and 2 years ago. Inclusion criteria for healthy groups: * Age ⩾ 18 years * Matched for age/height/weight (+/-5 years; +/- 10 lbs; +/- 10cm) to a scoliosis participant * Fluent in English Exclusion criteria for healthy groups: * Serious systemic pathology * Spine deformity * Spine surgery * Pregnant or gave birth between 0 and 2 years ago * Unable to fill out the questionnaires or attend the physical examination * Received treatments for the spine/the lower limbs within the last year

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic scoliosis scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Scoliosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dept. Physical Therapy

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2G4, Canada

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