Investigation of the Effects of Dual Task Training on Dual Task Performance in Individuals With Scoliosis

Hacettepe University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Idiopathic Scoliosis

Treatments: Behavioral: Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06817538

HUTez_001

Details and patient eligibility

About

In this study, "Single Task" and "Dual Task" groups will be formed in individuals aged 10-18 years with scoliosis. For 12 weeks, scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises will be applied to both groups. The Single Task group will receive only motor exercise training, while the Dual Task group will receive both motor and cognitive exercise training. At the end of the study, the dual-task performance of both groups will be evaluated and the effects of dual task training on individuals with scoliosis will be analyzed.

Full description

Scoliosis is a term used to describe changes in the shape and position of the spine and chest cage. Essentially, scoliosis involves lateral deviation and rotations of the vertebrae, accompanied by changes in the sagittal plane, creating a three-dimensional deformity. The progressive nature of scoliotic deformity underscores the importance of controlling these components through conservative methods. Without control, scoliosis can lead to postural, balance, and locomotor disorders due to compromised sensory integrity and inadequate proprioceptive feedback. Despite compromised postural control and continuity in individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), maintaining daily life activities and body orientation is crucial for controlling the progression of scoliosis. The daily routine of individuals with AIS often involves simultaneous engagement in postural control alongside other daily activities. These routines and exercises frequently incorporate dual-task components. Our study aims to examine the effectiveness of single-task and dual-task walking and balance exercises in individuals with scoliosis, as well as their contributions to scoliosis-specific assessments

Enrollment: 38 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Individuals between the ages of 10-16
2. Individuals with idiopathic scoliosis
3. Individuals with curve degrees between 10 and 40
4. Individuals with a body mass index of less than 30 kg\m2.
5. Be willing to participate in the tests and have the cognitive ability to complete the tests.

Exclusion criteria

1. Having other types of scoliosis other than idiopathic scoliosis
2. Individuals with previous scoliosis or any spine-related conservative treatment or surgery
3. Acute (fracture, surgery); cardiovascular system (heart failure, arrhythmia...); nervous system diseases (epilepsy, vertigo...); sensory organs (vision or hearing loss...); musculoskeletal disorders (rheumatism, hypermobility syndrome...)
4. Taking any regular medication that may affect balance (ssri, psycholeptic, anti-epileptic medication...)
5. Playing sports at a professional level
6. Using a brace, starting to use a brace

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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38 participants in 2 patient groups

Single Task Group

Other group

Description:

Control

Treatment:

Behavioral: Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Dual Task Group

Other group

Description:

Study

Treatment:

Behavioral: Physiotherapy/Exercise Program