Trial of Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents With Early Scoliosis

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 2017

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new type of posture correction girdle designed specifically for teenage girls who have early-stage scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves abnormally. The researchers want to see if this girdle can help improve posture and prevent the scoliosis from getting worse. The trial is looking for participants who are diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), have a spinal curve between 10° and 20°, and are either just starting their menstrual cycle or have had it for less than a year.

If your daughter meets these criteria, she may be eligible to join the study. Participants will wear the girdle as part of the trial and are expected to follow specific guidelines to ensure its effectiveness. This is a great opportunity to contribute to research that could help other teenagers with similar spinal issues. It's important to note that this trial is focused only on girls and excludes those with other spine conditions or previous treatments for scoliosis. If you’re interested, you can learn more about how to participate and what the experience will be like.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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 Criteria:
• • 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