A Suggested Rehabilitation Protocol for the Treatment of C-shape Scoliosis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of mechanical traction and 3D apical vertebral mobilization and active exercises on Cobb's angle, spinal ROM, and function in patients with C-shaped scoliosis.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult individuals aged 18 to 30 years (after complete ossification and before the start of the ageing process and joint changes) as mentioned in studies.
Thoracolumbar scoliosis with Cobb angle between 10 to 30 degrees because a curve below 10 degrees has no effect and above 30 is indicated for surgery.
Disqualifiers
History of orthopaedic surgeries.
History of road traffic accidents (RTA).
Myopathy.
True leg length discrepancy.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- traction and mobilization
- active exercise therapy
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov