Exploring how the Schroth method impacts sensorimotor control in teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Effect of the Schroth method on the sensorimotor control of individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN24878103

Enrollment

Registered

2024-09-26

Start date

2024-01-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-14

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Conditions

Sensorimotor control of individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Sixty individuals diagnosed with AIS will be divided into two groups according to the treatment regime prescribed by their physician and their family wishes. The intervention group will follow a 10-we

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

10 Years to 16 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis 2. Female 3. Aged between 10 and 16 years old 4. Risser Sign: 0-4 5. Cobb Angle: 20-45 degrees 6. Main Curve: Right Thoracic according to Schroth Classification 7. Brace treatment: Yes, With "Scoliosis Brace by SLC" 8. Appropriate cognitive level and knowledge for both participants and their parents

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Other types of scoliosis treatment in the past in the form of exercise or other orthotic means 2. Suffering from diseases that can affect motor control 3. Conditions or injuries that can affect balance 4. Cognitive problems 5. Spondylolisthesis 6. Other forms of scoliosis besides idiopathic adolescent scoliosis 7. Mental, neurological, and other musculoskeletal diseases 8. Vestibular problems not related to scoliosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The following primary outcome measures are assessed at baseline and after completing 10 weeks of treatment: 1. Dynamic balance measured using the Fukuda test 2. Static Balance measured using a force footplate device that measures, Mean of sway velocity (mm/sec) and Center of Gravity Ellipse Area (mm2) 3. Right and left side spine lateral flexion at 20 degrees measured using the Spine Joint Position Sense Test 4. Upper limb functional proprioception measured using a spatial orientation test	—

Measure

Time frame

The following primary outcome measures are assessed at baseline and after completing 10 weeks of treatment: 1. Dynamic balance measured using the Fukuda test 2. Static Balance measured using a force footplate device that measures, Mean of sway velocity (mm/sec) and Center of Gravity Ellipse Area (mm2) 3. Right and left side spine lateral flexion at 20 degrees measured using the Spine Joint Position Sense Test 4. Upper limb functional proprioception measured using a spatial orientation test

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life measured using the GR-BSSQ Brace questionnaire at baseline and after completing 10 weeks of treatment	—

Countries

Greece

Contacts

Public ContactAlexandros Kastrinis

alexkastrinis@uth.gr+306995759224

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026