Status:
RECRUITING
Trial of Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents With Early Scoliosis
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Scoliosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
10-13 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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. ...
Detailed Description
The design of posture correction girdle will incorporate different mechanisms, such as 1. compression and pulling forces through a close fit of the intimate apparel 2. lumbar flexion by using a suppo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of AIS
- Cobb's angle 10˚-20˚
- Risser grade ≤ 2
- No prior treatment
- Pre-menarche or post- menarche by no more than 1 year
- Ability to read and understand English or Chinese
- Physical and mental ability to adhere to anisotropic textile braces protocol
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of other musculoskeletal or developmental illness that might be responsible for the spinal curvature
- History of previous surgical or orthotic treatment for AIS
- Contraindications for pulmonary and/ or exercise tests
- Psychiatric disorders
- Recent trauma
- Recent traumatic (emotional) event
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03332251
Start Date
March 1 2018
End Date
December 31 2025
Last Update
October 15 2024
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, China