Face-to-Face Vs. Telerehabilitation for Thoracic Hyperkyphosis in Children: a Clinical Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Kyphosis Thoracic; Hyperkyphosis

• Registration Number: NCT06730269
• Lead Sponsor: Medipol University

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of face-to-face versus telerehabilitation programs for children aged 9-12 with thoracic hyperkyphosis, a condition caused by poor posture that leads to excessive forward curvature of the spine. Twenty children participated in a six-week corrective exercise program, either in person or through an online platform. Both approaches significantly improved spinal posture, back muscle strength, and pain levels, with no notable differences in outcomes between the two methods. The findings suggest that telerehabilitation is as effective as face-to-face rehabilitation, offering a flexible option for managing thoracic hyperkyphosis in children.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-11-01
• Study Completion: 2023-12-02
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-11
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Children aged 9-12 years.
• Diagnosed with thoracic hyperkyphosis (Thoracic Kyphosis Angle > 40 degrees).
• Able to participate in a 6-week rehabilitation program (face-to-face or telerehabilitation).

Exclusion Criteria

• Children with congenital spinal malformations.
• Children with mental health issues that could interfere with participation or compliance in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thoracic Kyphosis Angle (TKA)	6 weeks	It was measured using a flexicurve ruler to assess the curvature of the thoracic spine before and after the intervention.; \>45° is considered hyperkyphosis
Manual Muscle Test (MMT)	6 weeks	Evaluates back muscle strength before and after the intervention. Minimum = 0 (no muscle contraction), Maximum = 5 (normal muscle strength).
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	6 weeks	Assesses pain levels before and after the intervention. Minimum = 0 (no pain), Maximum = 10 (worst possible pain)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Medipol University; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Kavacık, Turkey