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Video games may improve scoliosis treatment in teens

NCT ID NCT06469021

Disease control Sponsor: hande tunc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding virtual reality games to standard scoliosis exercises helps teenagers with curved spines. Twenty teens aged 10-15 with moderate scoliosis took part. Half did regular exercises, and the other half also played virtual reality games for balance and core strength. Researchers measured spine curvature, balance, and appearance over six months to see if the tech-based approach worked better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality-based exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding virtual reality games to standard exercises makes scoliosis rehab more effective and engaging for teens.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed trial with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to all teens with scoliosis, and the technology might not be widely available or affordable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 14 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, * Female participants aged between 10 and 14 years, * Being the Cobb angle between 25-40 degrees, * Being using three dimensional brace, * Being immature (Risser 0-2 or Sanders 1-4 phase) * Regular follow-ups (0-3-6 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of previous spinal surgery, * Progression resulting in the necessity of surgery, * Participation in any exercise therapy program, * Playing sports at a professional level, * Cardiac and respiratory dysfunction and/or concomitant systemic disease, * Health (mental, orthopedic) problems that prevent exercise

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Scoliosis; adolescence

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziosmanpasa Training and Reserach Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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