Body Structure and Capacity Evaluation of Adults With Scoliosis

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA · Sep 9, 2022

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This clinical trial is studying adults with scoliosis, a condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. The researchers want to understand the physical limitations and challenges faced by adults with two types of scoliosis: idiopathic scoliosis, which often starts in adolescence, and degenerative scoliosis, which develops due to aging. By comparing these adults to healthy individuals of similar age, height, and weight, the study aims to identify specific issues that may improve with physical therapy. This information will help guide future treatments for adults with scoliosis, a group that hasn't received much attention in research.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, or at least 45 years old with degenerative scoliosis. They should also have a spinal curvature greater than 10 degrees and be fluent in English. Healthy volunteers can also join if they meet certain criteria, like being the same age and size as a scoliosis participant. Those who take part can expect to fill out questionnaires and undergo a physical exam to assess their condition. This research is crucial as it seeks to address the needs of adults with scoliosis, ultimately improving their quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria for the idiopathic scoliosis group :
• • Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis
• • Age ⩾18 years old
• • Curve severity over 10°
• • Fluent in English.
• Inclusion criteria for the degenerative scoliosis group :
• • Diagnosis of degenerative (De novo) scoliosis
• • Age ⩾45 years old
• • Curve severity over 10°
• • Fluent in English.
• Exclusion criteria for the scoliosis groups :
• • History of spine surgery or
• • History of diseases affecting the torso or lower extremity function
• • Surgery or trauma
• • Secondary scoliosis
• • Unable to fill out the questionnaires or attend the physical examination,
• • Pregnant or gave birth between 0 and 2 years ago.
• Inclusion criteria for healthy groups:
• • Age ⩾ 18 years
• • Matched for age/height/weight (+/-5 years; +/- 10 lbs; +/- 10cm) to a scoliosis participant
• • Fluent in English
• Exclusion criteria for healthy groups:
• • Serious systemic pathology
• • Spine deformity
• • Spine surgery
• • Pregnant or gave birth between 0 and 2 years ago
• • Unable to fill out the questionnaires or attend the physical examination
• • Received treatments for the spine/the lower limbs within the last year