Status:

UNKNOWN

Effectiveness of Three Dimensional Correction During in Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Conditions:

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

10-15 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to study the effectiveness of in-brace 3D scoliosis correction by comparing Rigo Chêneau orthoses (RCO) with conventional Traditional Boston-style thoracolumbosacral ortho...

Detailed Description

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a three-dimensional (3D) deformity of the spinal column characterized by lateral deviation and vertebral rotation, affects 3.5% of children during puberty in Hon...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of AIS
  • Male or female from 10 to 15 year-old, inclusive, at the time of consent provided
  • Skeletal immaturity, defined as a Risser grade (amount of ossification and eventual fusion of the iliac apophysis) of 0, 1, or 2
  • Cobb angle of 25-40
  • No prior conservative or surgical treatment for AIS

Exclusion

  • An underlying cause or association that may cause scoliosis
  • Leg length discrepancies or lower limb deformities that may interfere with spinal posture
  • Previous spinal surgery
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Those receiving any other forms of treatment including alternative medicine for the treatment of their scoliosis
  • Those who are unable to return for follow-up to complete the trial

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 2 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 3 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

134 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04382638

Start Date

July 2 2022

End Date

December 3 2025

Last Update

February 6 2023

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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong