Status:

COMPLETED

Low-dose Dual-energy CT for the Pre-surgical Planning of Patients With Progression of Scoliosis

Lead Sponsor:

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Conditions:

Scoliosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

5-20 years

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of low-dose dual energy CT in the pre-surgical planning of patients with progression of scoliosis

Detailed Description

CT imaging is the gold standard for assessing bone dysmorphism and vertebral morphometry during the pre-surgical planning of vertebral arthrodesis. It is necessary in the definition of the fixation po...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients with progression of scoliosis without vertebral arthrodesis
  • patients able to maintain immobility for the duration of the exam
  • patients from 5 to 20 years old

Exclusion

  • pregnancy
  • vertebral arthrodesis
  • patients unable to maintain immobility for the duration of the exam
  • non-compliant patients
  • obese patients
  • patients younger than 5 years old or older than 20 years old

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 16 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03483844

Start Date

January 16 2018

End Date

December 31 2019

Last Update

September 26 2023

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Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute

Bologna, Italy, 40136