An observational study in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, sponsored by Akdeniz University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 10 Years to 18 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-04.
Sponsored by Akdeniz University · Observational
The aim of this study is to examine paraspinal muscle activity, body surface topography, posture, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who use a brace and those who do not will be compared with healthy individuals. Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG), surface topography using the Artec Eva 3D scanner, postural characteristics using postural analysis, and spinal curvature using the Cobb angle measurement based on existing radiographs. Quality of life will be assessed using the SRS-22 questionnaire.
This study was designed to examine paraspinal muscle activity, surface topography, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The study plans to include adolescents aged 10-18 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, as well as healthy volunteers matched for age and gender.
Participants will be divided into three groups: adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a brace, adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who do not wear a brace, and a healthy control group. A total of 45 participants are planned to be included in the study, with 15 participants in each group.
As part of the study, participants' demographic information will be recorded. Muscle activity in the paraspinal muscles will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG). Body surface topography will be assessed using an Artec Eva 3D scanner. Posture analysis will be performed, and spinal curvature will be assessed using the Cobb angle based on existing radiographic images. Quality of life will be determined using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire.
The measurement results obtained will be compared across groups, and the relationships between muscle activity, surface topography, postural characteristics, radiographic parameters, and quality of life will be evaluated.
As part of this study, participants will not receive any treatment or rehabilitation interventions; measurements will be taken to assess their current clinical and physical characteristics.
660 studies on the registry are indexed under Scoliosis; 186 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 45 is below the median of 84 across 256 observational studies indexed under Scoliosis.
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The study population will consist of adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who are referred to the rehabilitation program by a specialist physician, including individuals who use a brace and those who do not use a brace, as well as healthy control individuals who meet the eligibility criteria.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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The study participants include adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, including individuals who use a brace and those who do not use a brace, as well as healthy control individuals who meet the eligibility criteria.
Paraspinal Muscle Activity
Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surfaces electromyography (sEMG) in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.
Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)
Surface Topography
Surface topography will be assessed to evaluate trunk surface characteristics in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.
Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)
Radiographic Parameters
Radiographic parameters will be evaluated to assess spinal alignment in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)
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Start is estimated for Sep 2026; primary completion for Jun 2027, 9 months later.
Of 94 non-industry observational studies under Scoliosis, half reached primary completion within 29 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 9 and three quarters within 99. This study's planned 9 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 106 studies reached it within 36 months; a quarter within 9 and three quarters within 92.
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