Augmented Reality-Assisted Physiotherapy for Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Qualitative Study
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age10-18
SponsorHasan Kalyoncu University
About this trial
This study aims to explore the effects of augmented reality (AR)-supported physiotherapy on body awareness, motivation, and exercise adherence in adolescents diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the study will involve semi-structured interviews with adolescents who have completed at least four weeks of AR-based physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises. The goal is to understand participants' lived experiences with AR-enhanced rehabilitation and to inform the development of adolescent-centered, technology-integrated physiotherapy strategies in conservative scoliosis care.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged between 10 and 18 years
Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
Completed at least 4 weeks of AR-based physiotherapy
Sufficient Turkish language proficiency to participate in interviews
Disqualifiers
Presence of neurological or cognitive conditions interfering with communication
Withdrew before completing the intervention program
Declined audio recording of interviews
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
AR-Supported Scoliosis-Specific Physiotherapy
BehavioralThis intervention consists of scoliosis-specific physiotherapy supported by AR technology. Participants will engage in postural correction exercises delivered by licensed physiotherapists using an AR system that provides real-time avatar feedback, movement guidance, and gamified motivation. The intervention aims to improve body awareness, adherence, and motivation among adolescents diagnosed with AIS. Each participant will complete at least four weeks of structured AR-supported sessions.
Treatment groups
15 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: AR-Supported Physiotherapy GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Body Awareness Following AR-Supported Physiotherapy
This outcome will assess adolescents' subjective body awareness, including their perception of postural alignment, movement control, and physical self-understanding, after completing AR-supported scoliosis-specific physiotherapy. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to evaluate perceived changes in awareness.
Time frame
Within 1 week after completing the 4-week interventionSponsors and contacts
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Hasan Kalyoncu University
Lead sponsor
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov