Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Schroth Therapy in Young Adults With Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Conditions studied: Scoliosis Idiopathic, Kinesio Taping

In brief

In this study, the effects of Kinesio Taping methods applied in combination with Schroth therapy on pain and functional capacity in young adults diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis will be evaluated. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: Schroth therapy combined with Kinesio Taping Group 2: Schroth therapy alone Group 3: Schroth therapy combined with sham Kinesio Taping Kinesio Taping will be applied for 4 weeks. The tape will remain in place for 5 consecutive days, followed by a 2-day rest period for the skin, and this cycle will be repeated throughout the intervention period. Schroth therapy will be administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 0), during treatment (Week 2), at the end of treatment (Week 4), and at follow-up (Week 8). The primary outcome measures will be pain intensity assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and functional disability assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcome measures will include the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire and the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07428083

Run by

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

People needed

51

Starts

2026-02-01

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Radiologically confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis.
• Cobb angle between 10° and 30° and considered candidates for conservative treatment.
• Risser stage 5.
• History of low back or back pain within the last 3 months (defined as NRS ≥ 4).
• No acute orthopedic or neurological condition that would prevent participation in physical exercise interventions.
• Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent.
• Ability to attend treatment sessions regularly throughout the study period.

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis of non-structural (functional) scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, or neuromuscular scoliosis.
• History of previous spinal surgery.
• Participation in scoliosis-specific exercise therapy within the last 6 months.
• Presence of open wounds, dermatological conditions, or allergy to taping materials.
• History of psychiatric disorders or neurological diseases.

Where it is running

• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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