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A Suggested Rehabilitation Protocol for the Treatment of C-shape Scoliosis

No phase Interventional Idiopathic Scoliosis Scoliosis Idiopathic Rehabilitation C-shape

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: traction and mobilization, active exercise therapy.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis Idiopathic, Rehabilitation, C-shape. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Egypt
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Official title

A Suggested Rehabilitation Protocol for the Treatment of C-shape Scoliosis: a Randomized Control Trial

Overview

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of mechanical traction and 3D apical vertebral mobilization and active exercises on Cobb's angle, spinal ROM, and function in patients with C-shaped scoliosis.

Detailed description

Scoliosis is a skeletal issue causing asymmetries, leading to functional disruptions. Common symptoms include uneven eye tilt, drop asloped shoulder, and muscle imbalances. These changes can affect the patient's physical appearance and psychological state. Current treatments have shown suboptimal results due to the lack of accepted scientific theories for idiopathic scoliosis. Therefore, a new therapeutic approach is needed to provide novel insights and improve treatment outcomes. This underscores the need for a more comprehensive approach to scoliosis treatment.

Interventions

  • Other traction and mobilization
    The patient undergoes a 15-minute infrared therapy session, followed by flexibility and stretching exercises targeting the trunk and four extremities muscles. Land manipulation techniques are used for cervical, dorsal, and lumbar spine to assess and treat spinal dysfunctions. Deep breathing exercises with rib mobilization are also performed to promote respiratory function and thoracic flexibility. The session aims to improve overall health.
  • Other active exercise therapy
    Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will receive exercise programs from seven major schools under SOSORT, focusing on realigning the spine, rib cage, shoulders, and pelvis to normal anatomical postures.

Primary outcome measures

  • assessment of degree of spinal curvature [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
Secondary outcome measures (9)
  • assessment of the change of the weight, height and body mass index [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the trunk flexion and extension ROM [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the trunk lateral flexion ROM [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the trunk rotation ROM [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the cervical flexion and extension ROM [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the cervical lateral flexion ROM [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the cervical rotation ROM [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of fingertips to floor distance [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]
  • assessment of the change of the degree of spinal curvature [Time frame: at baseline and after 3 months]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult individuals aged 18 to 30 years (after complete ossification and before the start of the ageing process and joint changes) as mentioned in studies.
  • Thoracolumbar scoliosis with Cobb angle between 10 to 30 degrees because a curve below 10 degrees has no effect and above 30 is indicated for surgery.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of orthopaedic surgeries.
  • History of road traffic accidents (RTA).
  • Myopathy.
  • True leg length discrepancy.
  • Neuropathy.
  • Mental disorders.
  • Bone tumor.
  • Heart disease or circulatory problems.
  • Early osteoporosis.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Egypt · 1 center
  • May University in Cairo (MUC) — Cairo

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06563141 · khalid-005244

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗