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Trial of Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents With Early Scoliosis
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2024-10-15
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
408 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a prevalent chronic condition that gradually leads to the three dimensional deformity of the spine. Spine curvature increases in youths as puberty progresses. Generally, only observation is suggested for adolescents with early scoliosis (Cobb's angle ≤ 20°). Rigid brace treatment is too draconian for them due to the high corrective force which nearly constrains all movements. Flexible brace treatment is an alternative option; however, its efficacy is still controversial. Posture correction girdle with a specialized design for teenagers with scoliosis is limited and most part of them can only provide some improvement for bad postures, such as hunchback. A scientific approach should be used to design and develop posture correction girdle as a treatment option for adolescents with early scoliosis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Trial of Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents With Early Scoliosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
- Cobb's angle between 10° and 20°
- Risser grade less than or equal to 2
- No prior scoliosis treatment
- Pre-menarche or within one year after menarche
- Ability to read and understand English or Chinese
- Physically and mentally able to follow the brace protocol
You will not qualify if you...
- Other musculoskeletal or developmental illnesses causing spinal curvature
- Previous surgical or orthotic treatment for AIS
- Contraindications for pulmonary or exercise tests
- Psychiatric disorders
- Recent physical trauma
- Recent traumatic emotional event
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, China
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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