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

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Rehabilitation; Idiopathic Scoliosis; C-shape; Scoliosis Idiopathic

Treatments: Other: traction and mobilization; Other: active exercise therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06563141

khalid-005244

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 70 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. 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.
2. 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

1. History of orthopaedic surgeries.
2. History of road traffic accidents (RTA).
3. Myopathy.
4. True leg length discrepancy.
5. Neuropathy.
6. Mental disorders.
7. Bone tumor.
8. Heart disease or circulatory problems.
9. Early osteoporosis.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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70 participants in 2 patient groups

traction with mobilization

Experimental group

Description:

it consists of 35 patients and patients will receive traction with mobilization 3 sessions per week for 3 months with a total of 36 sessions. there will be a follow-up for 2 months with home program exercises and postural instructions only followed by the same pre and post-treatment assessment measures

Treatment:

Other: traction and mobilization

active exercise therapy)

Active Comparator group

Description:

it consists of 35 patients and patients will active exercises 3 sessions per week for 3 months with a total of 36 sessions. there will be a follow-up for 2 months with home program exercises and postural instructions only followed by the same pre and post-treatment assessment measures

Treatment:

Other: active exercise therapy