Postural Re-education for Adolescent Scoliosis (RCT-RPG Trial)

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCarole Fortin, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial aims to see if GPR, a type of physical therapy focusing on posture and muscle exercises, can help adolescents with scoliosis. The goal is to improve their spine alignment, reduce pain, and enhance their overall physical health.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adolescents aged 10-16 with mild to moderate scoliosis (Cobb angle between 15º and 45º) who are still growing (Risser sign ≤3) and can travel weekly for treatment. It's not for those planning surgery, already wearing a brace for three months, or with conditions other than Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Inclusion Criteria

I can travel weekly for the treatment.

I am between 10 and 16 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for surgery.

Treatment Details

The study tests if Global Postural Re-education (GPR), involving special exercises and posture training, can help manage scoliosis better than standard care alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either GPR plus standard care or just standard care over a period of up to one year.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: GPR groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

GPR interventions added to standard care (observation or brace)

Group II: Standard care groupActive Control1 Intervention

Observation or brace plus conventional physiotherapy exercises on video