An interventional study of Exercises in Kyphosis, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 8 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-20.
Sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.
Despite comprehensive documentation of surgical interventions in existing literature, the investigation into non-operative approaches for addressing hyperkyphosis or Scheuermann's kyphosis in the pediatric population has been investigated with inconsistent findings. Various outcomes have been observed with regard to the effectiveness of multiple brace treatment options, alongside recommendations for various physiotherapeutic approaches, either in conjunction with brace treatment or as standalone interventions.
However, there is no universally accepted consensus regarding the conservative management of kyphosis that simultaneously ensures substantial patient satisfaction and heightened bodily awareness. Notably, there have been no studies investigating the efficacy of stretching in the treatment of individuals with kyphosis.
132 studies on the registry are indexed under Kyphosis; 31 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 120 is above the median of 44 across 82 interventional studies indexed under Kyphosis.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Patients perform stretching exercises daily.
Other: Exercises
Stretching exercises with and without a bolster, ball, or foam roller.
Kyphosis angle
Change in severity of kyphosis angle evaluated using radiographs
Time frame: Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up
Patient Satisfaction and Perception
Patient Satisfaction and Perception measured via questionnaires
Time frame: Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up
Parental Perception
Parental Perception of kyphosis measured via questionnaires
Time frame: Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up
Exercise Adherence
Exercise Adherence measured via questionnaires
Time frame: Enrollment, 6-month follow-up, 2-year follow-up
Plan to share: No
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