Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy of Scoliosis Specific Exercise in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis During Bracing
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-15 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises (SSE) on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) during bracing. The goal is to determine ...
Detailed Description
Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine, characterized by a lateral curvature and vertebral rotation. Its prevalence is estimated to be 2.5% in children bet...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of AIS
- Male or female from 10 to 15 year-old, inclusive, at the time of consent provided
- Skeletal immaturity, defined as a Risser grade (amount of ossification and eventual fusion of the iliac apophysis) of 0, 1, or 2
- Cobb angle of 25-40
- No prior conservative or surgical treatment for AIS
Exclusion
- An underlying cause or association that may cause scoliosis
- Leg length discrepancies or lower limb deformities that may interfere with spinal posture
- Previous spinal surgery
- Cognitive impairment
- Those receiving any other forms of treatment including alternative medicine for the treatment of their scoliosis
- Those who are unable to return for follow-up to complete the trial.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 18 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
98 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03305185
Start Date
December 18 2017
End Date
June 30 2023
Last Update
February 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong