Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise Improves Truncal Shift in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Completed

• Conditions: Apical Deviation; Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Scoliosis
• Interventions: Other: Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)

• Registration Number: NCT05764499
• Lead Sponsor: Scoliosis SOS Ltd.

Brief Summary

Introduction: Truncal shift caused by scoliosis can be measured with a Formetric Scanner using the Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation (MTAD) measurement. It is a well-documented complaint with regards to body-image in patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). Furthermore, thoracic apical deviation is an important measure in pre-operative assessment and post-operative outcomes.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to determine the long-term effects of an intensive course of Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) on MTAD in patients with IS.

Methods: Consecutive IS patients with a single right-sided thoracic curvature who completed an intensive 4-week course of PSSE were recruited. Data was collected between April 2019 and December 2021. All patients were routinely scanned using a Formetric Scanner pre-, immediately post-, 12- and 24-months post-treatment. MTAD, measured in millimetres, was documented. Adults (\>17 years old) (group 1) and children (group 2) were analysed separately.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-31
• Study Completion: 2021-12-31
• Study First Submitted: 2023-02-07
• Status Verified: 2023-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-03-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-03-09
• Study First Posted: 2023-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 2023-03-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 53

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients who completed the group treatment program in its entirety. Patients who have measurements obtained from all necessary time points. Patient who have Scoliosis and who have a primary thoracic curvature.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patient who did not complete treatment or all measurements obtained. Patients who underwent surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Adults	Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)	Patients 18 years old and above
Children	Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)	Patients under the age of 18

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation	Pre-Treatment (Day 1 of treatment), Day 20 of treatment after study completion, an average of four weeks later, 12 months after Post-Treatment, and 24 months after Post-Treatment	Maximal Apical Deviation measurement in mm, obtained from the DIERS 4D Formetric Scanner

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body Image Score	Pre-Treatment (Day 1 of treatment), Day 20 of treatment after study completion, an average of four weeks later, 12 months after Post-Treatment, and 24 months after Post-Treatment	Average Body Image Score. Average score from 5 categories, scored from 1-10.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Scoliosis SOS Clinic; 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom