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Determining Best Indications for Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2024-12-06
700
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
486 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) including early bracing at mild curve magnitudes and surgery at 40 degrees is more cost-effective while maintaining similar health quality of life. Scoliosis Research Society 22-item and EuroQol- 5 dimension questionnaires and direct/indirect medical costs will be utilized for the cost-effectiveness analysis and health related quality of life assessment. The findings of this study have the potential to improve decision-making and revolutionize care of AIS patients in Hong Kong and globally. Clinicians will be able to utilize our results to provide the best and most cost-effective timing for initiating brace treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Determining Best Indications for Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Seen first time with remaining growth potential (Risser 0-2)
- Prescribed either underarm (Boston) or Milwaukee bracing
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis is not adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Unable to comply with study follow-up
- Refused consent for study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
2
Jason Pui Yin Cheung
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
J
Jason Cheung, MBBS, MS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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