An interventional study of Supervised Schroth Exercise and Home-Based Schroth Exercise in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), sponsored by Bitlis Eren University. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 10 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-01.
Sponsored by Bitlis Eren University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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Among 132 studies in Scoliosis with a site in Turkey — 32 open to participants now, 35 under way, none of them phase 3. Scoliosis · Turkey.
Among the 132 studies in Scoliosis with a site in Turkey, this one is the 6th largest by planned enrollment of the 78 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 16 that started in 2026, is one of 77 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 31 of the 34 other live ones, and was the 129th registered.
660 studies on the registry are indexed under Scoliosis; 186 are open to participants now.
Browse Scoliosis studies →32 of the 132 studies in Scoliosis with a site in Turkey are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 10–17
Bezmialem Vakif University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 10–19 · Healthy volunteers
Bezmialem Vakif University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 10–19
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 10–18
Istanbul University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 10–18
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Of the 117 Scoliosis studies recruiting now, 23 (20%) set no upper age limit and 88 (75%) stop at 75 or younger; 98 take children under 18; 14 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 10 Years to 18 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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132 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2008; this study’s year is marked. 16 started in 2026.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's planned enrollment of 62 is above the median of 45 across 386 interventional studies indexed under Scoliosis.
Median enrollment 32 across the 78 interventional studies, 60 across the 54 observational. Of the 90 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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1 of 132 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Bitlis Eren University is the lead sponsor of 51 studies on the registry; 17 are open to participants now.
Bitlis Eren University has 1 study filed under Scoliosis — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
8 of the studies in Scoliosis with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07909174Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam UniversityTurkish Adaptation and Validation of the Scoliosis Misconception Scale in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis | 2026-11 |
| NCT07767591Bezmialem Vakif UniversitySleep Quality in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis | 2026-12-01 |
| NCT07321600Hacettepe UniversityResisted Inspiratory Muscle Training Applied in Addition to PSSE-Schroth Exercises | 2026-12-02 |
| NCT07676019Acibadem UniversityPsychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Staffordshire Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Questionnaire | 2027-01-02 |
| NCT07758712Bezmialem Vakif UniversityEffectiveness of a Horse Riding Simulator in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis | 2027-01-10 |
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Among the 132 studies in Scoliosis with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
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This study aims to compare the effectiveness of supervised Schroth exercises versus a home-based exercise program in adolescents with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that develops in children aged 10-18, affecting approximately 0.47% to 12% of this population. If left untreated, curves between 10° and 45° may progress, leading to pain, breathing difficulties, postural problems, and reduced quality of life. Although bracing and surgery are traditional options, they have limitations. Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE), particularly the Schroth method, are increasingly recommended as a first-line conservative treatment.
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Participants in this group will receive the exercise program under direct, one-on-one supervision by a physiotherapist. This is a purely physical exercise intervention. No drugs or devices are used as part of the intervention. Only the Schroth exercise program is administered.
Other: Supervised Schroth Exercise
Participants in this group will be provided with an individualized home exercise program that matches the supervised group in terms of principles, content, and duration. This is a purely physical exercise intervention. No drugs or devices are used as part of the intervention. Only the Schroth exercise program is administered.
Other: Home-Based Schroth Exercise
60-minute Schroth exercise sessions, 5 days/week for 12 weeks, delivered under one-on-one physiotherapist supervision. Includes 3D auto-correction, rotational breathing, postural stabilization, and curve-specific exercises (shoulder counter-pull, muscle cylinder, side-lying, sailing, prominent hip, Schroth walking)
Same 60-minute Schroth exercise program, 5 days/week for 12 weeks, performed at home without direct physiotherapist supervision. Participants receive initial instruction and an individualized exercise booklet.
Change in Cobb Angle
Change in the primary curve Cobb angle measured on standing posteroanterior full-spine radiographs, assessed at baseline and 3 months post-intervention.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention
Change in Trunk Rotation Angle (ATR)
Change in angle of trunk rotation measured using a scoliometer during the Adam's Forward Bend Test.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Thoracic Kyphosis
Change in thoracic kyphosis angle measured using an inclinometer at T1-T2 and T12-L1 levels.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Lumbar Lordosis
Change in lumbar lordosis angle measured using an inclinometer at T12-L1 and S2-S3 levels.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Respiratory Function assessed by Spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, FEF25-75%)
Respiratory function will be assessed using a spirometry device. The following parameters will be recorded and analyzed: Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), the FEV1/FVC ratio, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), and Forced Expiratory Flow at 25-75% of FVC (FEF25-75%).
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Pain Level
Change in musculoskeletal pain/discomfort assessed using the Turkish-validated Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (T-CMDQ) \[19\]. The questionnaire evaluates discomfort in 18 body regions over the past week across three dimensions: frequency, severity, and functional impact on daily activities. A risk score is calculated for each body region by multiplying these three parameters. For bilaterally assessed regions, the higher of the two side-specific scores is used in the analysis. Higher scores indicate worse outcomes.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Quality of Life
Change in health-related quality of life assessed using the Turkish-validated Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of five domains: function, pain, self-image, mental health, and treatment satisfaction. Each item is scored from 1 (worst) to 5 (best); domain and total scores range from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate better outcomes. The treatment satisfaction domain will be assessed only at 12 weeks; other domains assessed at both baseline and 12 weeks.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
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Started Aug 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Aug 2027, 12 months after the start.
Of 223 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Scoliosis, half reached primary completion within 21 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 8 and three quarters within 58. This study's planned 12 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 233 studies reached it within 22 months; a quarter within 8 and three quarters within 60.
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