Actively Recruiting
Anisotropic Textile Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2025-03-13
15
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
469 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
One of the most common types of 3-dimensional spinal deformities with unknown etiology in youths is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The spinal curvature increases as puberty progresses. Generally, rigid orthotic bracewear is prescribed as non-invasive treatment for moderate AIS if treatment begins early and the orthosis is worn with compliance. Obviously, teenage patients are reluctant to accept a rigid orthosis due to aesthetics and the physical constraint. Therefore, semi-rigid and flexible orthoses have been developed, but their efficacy is still controversial and there are other issues, such as high pain scores. There is clearly room for improvement. Therefore, a garment-type of bracewear will be designed and developed to correct spinal deformity, reduce the possibility of spinal curve progression, and satisfy the needs of the patients as well as take their psychological concerns into consideration.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Anisotropic Textile Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 10 to 14 years
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
- Cobb's angle between 20 to 30 degrees
- Risser grade of the iliac crest of 64 2
- Pre-menarche or within one year post-menarche
- Ability to read and understand English or Chinese
- Physical and mental ability to follow the anisotropic textile braces protocol
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindications for x-ray exposure
- Diagnosis of other musculoskeletal or developmental illnesses causing spinal curvature
- History of previous surgical or orthotic treatment for AIS
- Contraindications for pulmonary or exercise tests
- Psychiatric disorders
- Recent trauma
- Recent traumatic emotional event
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Guangdong, China, 999077
Actively Recruiting
2
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, China
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Joanne Yip, PhD
CONTACT
K
Kit-Lun Yick, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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