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Administrative data

NCT number NCT02968043
Other study ID # XH-16-041
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date February 13, 2017
Est. completion date December 30, 2021

Study information

Verified date November 2020
Source Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Contact Qing Du, Ph.D
Phone 25078999
Email duqing810@126.com
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has a relatively high prevalence in adolescents. Exercise is the most common conservative therapy for mild AIS patients. There are increasing evidences suggesting that physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) can halt the curve progression. Nevertheless, the evidence concerning PSSE is inadequate and low quality. The aim of this study is to identify the efficacy of PSSE on Cobb's angle, rotation angle, fall index, pulmonary function, bone quality, and health related quality-of-life (HRQoL) for mild AIS patients, and to promote PSSE's application in Shanghai. Prior to inclusion, all subjects will be examined by the physiatrists. A parent of each subject will be asked to sign an informed consent form before the subject participate in the study. Eligible subjects will be randomized by a 1:1 allocation ratio by computer either to the intervention group, in which they will perform PSSEs; or the control group, in which they will perform generalised physiotherapy exercises. All subjects will be assessed at the initial visit and 6 months. A multidimensional, comprehensive evaluation including aesthetic appearance, radiographic measurement, static balance test, pulmonary function test, bone quality, and HRQoL will be used.


Description:

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spinal column, including scoliosis in the coronal plane, fixed rotation of the vertebral body and physiological curvature loss in the sagittal plane. AIS has a relatively high prevalence in adolescents. Exercise is the most common conservative therapy for mild AIS patients and has been widely used to reduce spinal deformity and halt curve progression. There are two kinds of exercises: generalised physiotherapy exercises and physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE). Little evidence is in favor of generalised physiotherapy exercises. There are increasing evidences suggesting that PSSE can halt the curve progression. Nevertheless, the evidence concerning PSSE is inadequate and low quality. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify the efficacy of PSSE on Cobb's angle, rotation angle, fall index, pulmonary function, bone quality, and health related quality-of-life (HRQoL) for mild AIS patients, and to promote PSSE's application in Shanghai. The AIS patients will be recruited from and investigated at the Xinhua Hospital, Xinhua Hospital Chongming Branch, Shanghai First Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital, and Shanghai Yangpu Daqiao Community Health Service Centre. Prior to inclusion, all subjects will be examined by the physiatrists. The subjects' height, weight, shoulder, chest, back and pelvic asymmetries, and the Adams forward bend test will be evaluated and recorded. The following information will be obtained for all subjects, including demographic data (for example, age and sex), menarche status for the girls, and family history. A parent of each subject will be asked to sign an informed consent form before the subject participate in the study. Eligible subjects will be randomized by a 1:1 allocation ratio by computer either to the intervention group, in which they will perform PSSEs under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist with expertise in scoliosis in an outpatient clinic; or the control group, in which they will perform generalised physiotherapy exercises. All subjects will receive the treatment as allocated and will be assessed at the initial visit and 6 months. A multidimensional, comprehensive evaluation including aesthetic appearance, radiographic measurement, static balance test, pulmonary function test, bone quality, and HRQoL will be used.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 42
Est. completion date December 30, 2021
Est. primary completion date December 30, 2021
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 10 Years to 16 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - patients who are consistent with the diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis suggested by Scoliosis Research Society - the largest Cobb angle of less than 20 degrees on whole spine posterior-anterior X-ray radiographs in a standing position - 10 to 16 years old - skeletal immaturity with Risser sign of <3 Exclusion Criteria: - previous exercises or brace treatment history - previous operation history of spine or lower extremities - scoliosis caused by neuromuscular disorder, vertebral malformation, trauma, tumor, or other diseases - having contraindications to exercises

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises
Physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises (PSSE) is recommended as a first step in the treatment of AIS to halt curve progression by SOSORT guidelines. The PSSE program will be personalized according to the subject's curves characteristics. The program includes patient and family education, 3D self-correction, stabilizing exercises, balance training, breathing exercises, and training in activities of daily living. A physiatrist will give a detailed explanation of the aims, importance, methods, and procedure of an intervention to patients and their parents. Each subject will receive guidance from multiple physiotherapists to ensure that the treatment effects are the result of the protocol and not any particular physiotherapists.
generalised physiotherapy exercises
Generalised physiotherapy exercises includes stretching and strengthening activities. Little evidence is in favor of generalised physiotherapy exercises. Each subject will receive guidance from multiple physiotherapists.

Locations

Country Name City State
China Xin Hua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai Shanghai
China Xinhua Hospital Chongming Branch Shanghai Shanghai

Sponsors (5)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai First Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai Yangpu Daqiao Community Health Service Center, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital, Xinhua Hospital Chongming Branch

Country where clinical trial is conducted

China, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change from Baseline Cobb's Angle at 6 months Cobb's angle is the "gold standard" measurement on the frontal plane. The standing full spine posterior-anterior X-ray radiograph will be taken at the initial visit and 6 months later. up to 6 months
Secondary Rotation Angle of Apical Vertebral Rotation angle of apical vertebral will be measured by Nash Moe rotation at the initial visit and 6 months later. up to 6 months
Secondary Change from Baseline Fall Index at 6 months Static balance test will be performed at the initial visit and 6 months later. Fall index will be caculated. Fall index scores from 0 to 100. The higher the fall index the higher the risk of fall. up to 6 months
Secondary Change from Baseline Forced Vital Capacity at 6 months Pulmonary function test will be tested at the initial visit and 6 months later. Forced vital capacity will be measured. up to 6 months
Secondary Change from Baseline Forced Expiratory Volume in First Second at 6 months Pulmonary function test will be tested at the initial visit and 6 months later. Forced expiratory volume in first second will be measured. up to 6 months
Secondary Change from Baseline Nondominant Radius Speed of Sound at 6 months Bone quality will be measured using a quantitative ultrasound machine (Omnisense 7000P, Sunlight Medical Inc, Israel) at the initial visit and 6 months later. The quantitative ultrasound method can measure speed of sound (SOS) at the distal 1/3 of the radius by axial transmission. The measurement site is defined as the distal 1/3 of the radius. The mean of three measurements of the radius SOS is used for analysis. up to 6 months
Secondary Scores of Scoliosis Research Society-22 Questionnaire Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire (SRS-22) scores will be evaluated using the Chinese version of SRS-22 at the initial visit and 6 months later. All subjects will be required to complete SRS-22 independently. SRS-22 is a simple form of questionnaire to assess the HRQoL of AIS patients. It consists of 22 questions in 5 domains including functional activity, pain, self-image, psychological heath and satisfaction to treatment. Each question scores from 1 point (the lowest) to 5 (the highest). Each domain scores from 5 points to 25 points except for satisfaction to the treatment, which scores from 2 points to 10 points. Each domain is expressed as a mean value: the higher the score the better the outcome. up to 6 months
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