The Addition of a Pilates Program for Short-Term Improvements in Patients With Spondylolysis or Spondylolisthesis

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Conditions studied: Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Children

In brief

Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of an augmented Pilates program, when combined to a multimodal strengthening program, for patients under the age of 21, who have spondylolysis and/or spondylolisthesis. Significance of the topic: Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are often diagnosed in children and adolescents presenting with low back pain. A randomized, clinical trial, test-retest design, with a 3 week and 6 week assessment with functional performance test measures, exercise logs, adherence scale for patient and parent perception, and outcome measures (Global rating of change (GROC) and Modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)). This study will attempt to obtain at least 120 subjects that will be randomized into two groups: bracing and a general strengthening program vs. bracing and a Pilates/motor learning program combined with a general strengthening program. This study will begin with an initial examination and continue with treatment sessions 2x/week for 6 weeks. A follow up phone call will be conducted at 3 months after completing the 6-week protocol. The follow up phone call will be an oral conducted GROC and ODI outcome measures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01711203

Run by

Megan Donaldson PT, PhD, FAAOMPT

People needed

25

Starts

2012-10-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-01-21

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age of subject must be between 8-21 years old
• Ability to read and understand the English language
• Parent/caregiver attendance and consent for initial evaluation
• Written medical diagnosis of spondylolysis or spondylolithesis from the physician with or without imaging

You may not qualify if…

• Not meeting the inclusion criteria
• Not able to attend therapy 2x's per week
• If physician prescription requests only physical bracing as rendered treatment
• If patient presents with signs of neurological compromise
• Red flags during the medical screening that would require the patient to see the physician

Where it is running

• Akron Children's Hospital Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Center — Akron, Ohio, United States

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