NCT07249541

Hypermobility, Foot Posture, and Scoliosis Severity

Investigation of the Relationship Between Hypermobility, Foot Posture, and Scoliosis Severity in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istinye University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 10 Years – 19 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that may also affect joint mobility, lower limb alignment, and overall posture. Joint hypermobility and foot posture abnormalities, including pronation or supination, are commonly observed in adolescents and may contribute to postural imbalance or altered biomechanical loading. However, the relationship between hypermobility, foot posture, and the severity of scoliosis remains unclear. The aim of this study is to examine whether generalized joint hypermobility and foot posture characteristics are associated with Cobb angle severity in adolescents diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Hypermobility will be assessed using the Beighton Score, and foot posture will be evaluated with the Foot Posture Index. Understanding these associations may help clinicians better evaluate biomechanical factors related to scoliosis and guide future preventive or therapeutic approaches.

Conditions

• Joint Hypermobility
• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Foot Posture

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Assessment	Participants diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis will undergo assessments of hypermobility (Beighton Score), foot posture (Foot Posture Index), and scoliosis severity (Cobb angle).

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-15
• Primary completion: 2026-03-15
• Completion: 2026-03-30
• First posted: 2025-11-25
• Last updated: 2025-12-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)