Effect of Virtual Reality on Kyphotic Angle and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 46
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- assessment of Kyphotic Angle
研究概览
简要总结
The study aims to:
- Investigate the effect of virtual reality on kyphotic angle in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
- Investigate the effect of virtual reality on quality of life in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
- Investigate the effect of virtual reality on the enjoyment level in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis.
详细描述
The adolescent period is marked by rapid physical changes that increase vulnerability to poor posture, potentially leading to chronic pain and spinal deformities in adulthood. High prevalence rates of incorrect posture (65%) necessitate early diagnosis and intervention, including suitable treatment and rehabilitation programs. Traditional physiotherapy techniques often struggle with adolescent engagement, prompting exploration of VR-based exercise therapy, which has demonstrated improved user adherence and effectiveness in addressing postural disorders. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VR training on the kyphotic angle in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis, presenting a novel therapeutic strategy that enhances adherence among those resistant to conventional methods.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 13 Years 至 18 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Participants must meet all the following conditions:
- •Adolescents with a kyphosis angle >40°.
- •Aged 13 to 18 years.
- •Normal body mass index range
排除标准
- •Participants who met one of the following criteria will be excluded:
- •Adolescents who cannot understand or follow instructions.
- •Congenital spinal deformities.
- •Developmental disorders.
- •Adolescent athletes.
- •Neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary diseases.
- •Vision or hearing impairments.
- •Medical conditions hindering physical activity
结局指标
主要结局
assessment of Kyphotic Angle
时间窗: At baseline and after 12 weeks
Kyphotic angle assessment using a bubble inclinometer involves the following steps: firstly, zero the inclinometer on a vertical wall. Next, identify the spinous processes of C7, T1, T12, and L1. Place the cephalic foot of the inclinometer on the C7 spinous process, then repeat for the lower thoracic spine with the caudal foot on T12. The kyphosis angle is calculated by adding the angles from both inclinometer placements.
次要结局
- assessment of Quality of Life(At baseline and after 12 weeks)
- assessment of Participant Enjoyment(At baseline and after 12 weeks)
研究者
Yassen Motamed Abd El Wahab
Principal Investigator
Cairo University