Anisotropic Textile Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Oct 27, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new type of brace designed for girls aged 10 to 14 who have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. The trial aims to create a more comfortable and flexible garment-like brace that can help correct the spine's curve and reduce the chances of it getting worse. This is important because many teenagers are reluctant to wear traditional rigid braces due to how they look and feel.

To participate in the trial, girls must have a diagnosis of AIS with a spinal curve between 20 to 30 degrees and should be in the early stages of puberty. They should be able to understand English or Chinese and be physically and mentally capable of following the treatment plan. Participants will receive the new brace and are expected to wear it consistently over the course of the study. This trial is currently recruiting, and it’s a great opportunity for those who meet the criteria to contribute to finding a better solution for managing scoliosis in young girls.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 10 to 14 years
• • Diagnosis of AIS
• • a Cobb's angle between 20 to 30 degrees
• • a Risser grade of the iliac crest of ≤ 2
• • 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 Criteria:
• • Contraindications for x-ray exposure
• • 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