Postural Re-education for Adolescent Scoliosis
(RCT-RPG Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
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.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is postural re-education generally safe for humans?
How does the treatment Global postural re-education differ from other treatments for adolescent scoliosis?
Global postural re-education (GPR) is unique because it focuses on teaching patients to actively correct their posture and reduce spinal curvature through specific exercises, rather than relying solely on external supports like braces. This approach emphasizes the patient's ability to self-correct and improve their posture through guided physiotherapy sessions.26789
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Global postural re-education for adolescent scoliosis?
The research highlights that adolescents with scoliosis often have poor postural control compared to healthy peers, suggesting that treatments focusing on improving posture, like Global postural re-education, could be beneficial. Although the studies do not directly evaluate this specific treatment, they emphasize the importance of addressing postural balance in managing scoliosis.1271011
Who Is on the Research Team?
Carole Fortin, PhD
Principal Investigator
CHU Sainte-Justine/Université de Montréal
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either standard care or GPR intervention for scoliosis management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for scoliosis progression, back pain, and quality of life
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Global postural re-education
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
St. Justine's Hospital
Lead Sponsor
CHU de Québec
Collaborator
Laval University
Collaborator
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Collaborator
Université de Montréal
Collaborator