NCT06817538

Investigation of the Effects of Dual Task Training on Dual Task Performance in Individuals With Scoliosis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacettepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 10 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In this study, "Single Task" and "Dual Task" groups will be formed in individuals aged 10-18 years with scoliosis. For 12 weeks, scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises will be applied to both groups. The Single Task group will receive only motor exercise training, while the Dual Task group will receive both motor and cognitive exercise training. At the end of the study, the dual-task performance of both groups will be evaluated and the effects of dual task training on individuals with scoliosis will be analyzed.

Detailed description

Scoliosis is a term used to describe changes in the shape and position of the spine and chest cage. Essentially, scoliosis involves lateral deviation and rotations of the vertebrae, accompanied by changes in the sagittal plane, creating a three-dimensional deformity. The progressive nature of scoliotic deformity underscores the importance of controlling these components through conservative methods. Without control, scoliosis can lead to postural, balance, and locomotor disorders due to compromised sensory integrity and inadequate proprioceptive feedback. Despite compromised postural control and continuity in individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), maintaining daily life activities and body orientation is crucial for controlling the progression of scoliosis. The daily routine of individuals with AIS often involves simultaneous engagement in postural control alongside other daily activities. These routines and exercises frequently incorporate dual-task components. Our study aims to examine the effectiveness of single-task and dual-task walking and balance exercises in individuals with scoliosis, as well as their contributions to scoliosis-specific assessments

Conditions

• Idiopathic Scoliosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Physiotherapy/Exercise Program	Arm 1: Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Combined with Dual-Task Cognitive Training Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group received scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises combined with dual-task cognitive training. The intervention included motor exercises performed on balance boards and stability trainers to enhance postural control. While engaging in these motor exercises, participants simultaneously performed cognitive tasks such as word recall, identifying cities or countries starting with a given letter, and other memory-based games. This dual-task approach aimed to improve both motor and cognitive functions. Arm 2: Scoliosis-Specific and Motor Exercises Only Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group performed scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises along with motor exercises aimed at improving postural stability. The motor exercises were conducted using balance boards and stability trainers, focusing solely on physical performance without the

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-31
• Primary completion: 2025-03-30
• Completion: 2025-03-31
• First posted: 2025-02-10
• Last updated: 2025-04-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)