3D exercises for teens with rounded upper back
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether specific three-dimensional exercises (Schroth method) can improve trunk muscle endurance, sleep quality, and quality of life in adolescents with hyperkyphosis (excessive forward curve of the upper spine). If you have a child between 12 and 18 with a Cobb angle of 45° or more in the upper back, this study may help.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old
- You have an upper back curve (kyphosis) of at least 45 degrees measured on an X-ray
- You can participate in the exercise program for at least 3 months and understand the instructions
- You are willing to keep a weekly exercise log
- You do not have scoliosis (a sideways curve) greater than 10 degrees or other serious spine conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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