Clinical Trial

Trial of Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents With Early Scoliosis

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated October 15, 2024 (before its estimated December 31, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a prevalent chronic condition that gradually leads to the three dimensional deformity of the spine. Spine curvature increases in youths as puberty progresses. Generally, only observation is suggested for adolescents with early scoliosis (Cobb's angle ≤ 20°). Rigid brace treatment is too draconian for them due to the high corrective force which nearly constrains all movements. Flexible brace treatment is an alternative option; however, its efficacy is still controversial. Posture correction girdle with a specialized design for teenagers with scoliosis is limited and most part of them can only provide some improvement for bad postures, such as hunchback. A scientific approach should be used to design and develop posture correction girdle as a treatment option for adolescents with early scoliosis.
Protocol Amendment History 7 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 7 times since 2017-11-03; most recent amendment 2024-10-09.
Status change: Enrolling by Invitation → Recruiting 2024-10-09
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Enrolling by Invitation 2018-02-24
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT03332251
Lead Sponsor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions Scoliosis
Enrollment 15 participants
Start Date 2018-03-01
Primary Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2024-10-15