Status:
RECRUITING
Determining Best Indications for Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-18 years
Brief Summary
This is a prospective study for Investigating the cost-effectiveness of current bracing protocols for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). It is hypothesized that aggressive management of adolescent...
Detailed Description
Bracing is the mainstay treatment for preventing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) progression and the main purpose for treatment is to prevent deformities from reaching the surgical threshold. It...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who are diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and are seen in the first setting with remaining growth potential (Risser 0-2), and are prescribed with either underarm (Boston) or Milwaukee bracing
Exclusion
- Patients whose diagnosis is not adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, unable to comply with study follow-up and refused consent for study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
700 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04117334
Start Date
December 1 2016
End Date
March 31 2026
Last Update
December 6 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2
Jason Pui Yin Cheung
Hong Kong, Hong Kong