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Dynamic Pressure Monitoring System for Orthotic Treatment of Scoliosis
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2024-10-18
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
312 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lead Sponsor
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Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) involves three-dimensional spinal deformity in children aged between 10 and 16. Traditional braces modify the natural dynamics and thus the mechanical behaviour of the scoliotic spine through external constraints. Patients usually develop pressure ulcers and skin irritation when prescribed brace treatment for 18-23 hours per day. The excessive pressure, unknown pressure distribution and pressure shifting between the human body and the brace causes the effects of brace treatment to be unpredictable. Dynamic pressure monitoring system will be developed based on the body landmarks of scoliotic patients and critical areas where active pressure is applied by the brace. The overall pressure distribution and dynamic pressure between the body and the thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO) rigid brace will be measured. The efficacy of the brace design will be evaluated, and the maximum compressive stresses that patients can endure on different body parts without pressure injury can be computed.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dynamic Pressure Monitoring System for Orthotic Treatment of Scoliosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Teenagers diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Cobb's angle between 25 to 45 degrees
- Immature skeletons with Risser grade 0 to 2
- Types of scoliosis classified by the Lenke classification system
- Have received rigid brace treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindications for x-ray exposure
- Other musculoskeletal or developmental illnesses causing spinal curvature
- Previous surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Contraindications for pulmonary and/or exercise tests
- Psychiatric disorders
- Recent trauma
- Recent traumatic (emotional) event
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kolwoon, Hong Kong, 00852
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Joanne Yip, PhD
CONTACT
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Kit Yick, PhD
CONTACT
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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