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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Study protocol

Efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Juping Liang, Xuan Zhou, Nan Chen, Xin Li, Hong Yu, Yuqi Yang, Yuanyuan Song, Qing Du

Published in: Trials | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most prevalent spinal deformities that may progress sharply during growth. The aim of this study will be to evaluate the efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise on the Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, sagittal profile, and quality of life in patients with AIS.

Methods/design

The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants include 42 patients with AIS aged 10–16 years. Randomly assigned patients will follow a 6-month treatment, either in a control group with standard care of observation following the Scoliosis Research Society criteria or in an experimental group with three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis. Blinded assessments at baseline and immediately after intervention will include the change of Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, sagittal index, and quality of life.

Discussion

If we find that the intervention is effective in improving Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, sagittal profile, and quality of life in patients with AIS, this trial will have a positive impact and warrant a change in clinical practice.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03427970. Registered on February 9, 2018, and revised on July 24, 2018.
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Metadata
Title
Efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors
Juping Liang
Xuan Zhou
Nan Chen
Xin Li
Hong Yu
Yuqi Yang
Yuanyuan Song
Qing Du
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Trials / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-018-2834-x

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