Diaphragm stretching for teens with scoliosis
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle stretching technique for the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) can improve breathing and spine function in teens with scoliosis. It might help if you have not had recent treatment or surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (a curve in the spine with no known cause)
- Your spine curve is 10 degrees or more (measured by a special X-ray called Cobb angle)
- You are able to do light exercise sessions
- You and a parent or guardian agree in writing to join the study
- You have not had a brace, surgery, or other scoliosis treatment in the past 6 months
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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