The Use of DXA in Scoliosis

Launched by SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · Jul 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to take images of the spine in patients with scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves abnormally. The study is comparing a special type of imaging called iDXA, which involves lying down, to traditional X-rays taken while standing or sitting. The goal is to see if the images from iDXA can accurately show the size of the spinal curve and if patients prefer this method over regular X-rays. This information could potentially help in designing and monitoring braces for scoliosis treatment.

To participate in this trial, patients generally need to be between the ages of 4 and 16 and have either Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis or Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis, or they may have quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. It's important that participants can lie still for a short time during the imaging process. If selected, patients will have both the standing X-rays and the lying down iDXA images taken, which will help researchers understand how these different imaging methods compare and if they can improve treatment options for scoliosis.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS, aged 10-16 years) or Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS, aged 4-9 years) having an x-ray to look for curve progression OR to guide design of a new brace.
• • Patients with quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP) having an x-ray to look for curve progression. Within the age range for inclusion for patients with CP, the recruiting clinician will make a clinical judgement on whether the patient is able to lie still long enough to undertake the iDXA, before inviting the patient to take part.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Parents unable to understand the study procedures.
• • Patients unable to lie still for 1-2 minutes