Status:

UNKNOWN

Does a Pre-operative Exercise Program Improve Post-operative Outcomes for Fusion Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of British Columbia

Conditions:

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

11-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A study found that in 1744 patients undergoing fusion surgery for adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis, 12% had back pain remaining after recovering from surgery. Rehabilitation prior to spine surgery or p...

Detailed Description

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common spinal deformity in adolescents and literature suggests that the link between back pain and AIS is underreported. Core stabilization exercises ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Included patients will have a diagnosis of AIS (ages 11-18). They will have a curve angle requiring surgery and be on the waitlist for surgery.

Exclusion

  • Patients will be excluded if they are currently enrolled in a physiotherapy designed exercise program prior to being enrolled in the study.
  • They will be excluded if they have additional medical issues, limiting their ability to participate fully in the exercise program.
  • Individuals with any cognitive disability that affects their ability to complete the questionnaires or follow instructions for the exercise program will also be excluded.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

104 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06076577

Start Date

November 1 2023

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

October 11 2023

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