Effect and Mechanisms of Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation Combined with Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2500110347

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2025-10-13

Start date

2025-10-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-20

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Conditions

Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Interventions

Test group:Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises

Control group:Sham Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

10 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, with a Cobb angle between 10° and 25°; 2. Aged 10 to 18 years, right-handed; 3. Absolute leg length discrepancy of less than 1 cm, with no significant deformities observed in the lower limbs and feet; 4. No scoliosis treatment received in the past six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with a clearly defined etiology; 2. History of prior spinal disorders, severe limb trauma, or surgical interventions; 3. Presence of metallic implants within the body; 4. History of pain behind the mastoid process, trauma, or dermatological conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cobb;Center Of Pressure;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Root Mean Square;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Chuhuai

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen university

chenhq85@mail2.sysu.edu.cn+86 182 4205 2193

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 2, 2026