Status:
COMPLETED
Functional Intimate Apparel for Adolescents With Early Scoliosis
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Scoliosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
10-13 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a prevalent chronic condition that gradually leads to the three dimensional deformity of the spine. Spinal curvature increases in youths as puberty progresses....
Detailed Description
This project aims to combine clinical experience with textiles and materials sciences to research and develop a functional intimate apparel for adolescents with early scoliosis. As a result, this will...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 10 to 13 years
- Diagnosis of AIS in early stage
- Primary Cobb angle 15-35 degrees
- Pre-menarche or post- menarche by no more than 1 year
- Ability to read and understand English or Chinese
- At high risk for curve progression
- Skeletally immature (Risser grade 0,1 or 2)
- Physical and mental ability to adhere to functional intimate apparel protocol
Exclusion
- Contraindications for x-ray exposure
- Diagnosis of other musculoskeletal or developmental illness that might be responsible for the spinal curvature
- History of previous surgical or orthotic treatment for AIS
- Contraindications for pulmonary and/ or exercise tests
- Psychiatric disorders
- Recent trauma
- Recent traumatic (emotional) event
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 15 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02271256
Start Date
July 15 2017
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
August 16 2022
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, China