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Study of how effectively physiotherapy works on correction of stiff spinal curves(scoliosis) in persons aging between 12 to 40 years(adolescents and adults.

Efficacy Of Physiotherapy On Adolescent And Adult Idiopathic Structural Scoliosis – Randomized Controlled Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018501
Enrollment
50
Registered
2019-04-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M412- Other idiopathic scoliosis

Interventions

Intervention1: Physiotherapy curve specific management 1. Individual curve specific Physiotherapy exercises , 2. bracing, Para spinal muscle stimulation, 3. taping, breathing exercises, 4. spinal

Sponsors

Naveen Kumar Balne
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female, Adolescents & adults (adolescence 12-18 years and adults up to 40 years), 2. Subjects diagnosed with Idiopathic scoliosis (adult and adolescent)-(G2, N3N4 & G 1-2) 3. A spinal curve with at least 10degrees or more. 4. Physician or surgeon referral for conservative management. 5. Subjects willing to provide written informed consent form and acceptance to all study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with G1 category spine, Post-surgical, Congenital scoliosis, Inflammatory, Neoplastic, metabolic, Infectious, Developmental, Traumatic conditions, Psychological, psychiatric problems, Ehlers – Danlos syndrome, Mesenchymal disorders, Neurofibromatosis and Neuro muscular diseases are excluded. Subjects with any other disorders which lead to changes in spinal curves are excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cobb angle: Either maintenance of same cobb angle or change in 23 weeks after randomization.Timepoint: Cobb angle: Either maintenance of same cobb angle or change in 23 weeks after randomization.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Scoliogram variables Visual analog scale Surface EMG of Para spinal muscles Plumb Line measurement Scoliometer readings SRS-30 Patient Questionnaire Oswestry disability index Direct and indirect financial expenditure Timepoint: 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNaveen Kumar Balne

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences,

meenaak@hotmail.com9866190476

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026