Quality of Life (HRQoL) of AIS Patients Who Require Bracing or Surgery Using SRS-22 Questionnaire

Launched by CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Apr 11, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how wearing a brace or having surgery affects the quality of life for teenagers with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), a condition where the spine curves unexpectedly. The researchers want to understand what patients think about their treatment, including how it affects their comfort, self-image, and mental health. They will use a questionnaire called the SRS-22 to gather this information from participants, which will help doctors learn how to improve care for these patients over time.

To join the study, you need to be a teenager with AIS who is either required to wear a brace or is scheduled for surgery due to a severe curve in the spine. Participants should be able to read and understand either English or Chinese. If you participate, you can expect to answer questions about your experiences with bracing or surgery, which will help researchers track how these treatments affect your daily life and well-being. It's important to note that the study aims to include patients from a specialized scoliosis clinic, and finding better ways to support those with AIS is a key goal.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • AIS patients who attend the scoliosis clinic at specialized outpatient clinic in Prince of Wales hospital and require wearing brace, or patients who suffer from severe scoliosis and require surgery on their first clinic visit
• • Can read and understand either English or Chinese
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • To observe (i.e. not require to wear brace) after clinic visit
• • Cannot read or understand either English or Chinese