Bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Scoliosis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN81733841
• Lead Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children (Canada)

Brief Summary

1. 2013 protocol in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24026162 2. 2013 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24047455 (added 11/04/2019)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-07-04
• Study Completion: 2012-04-01
• Last Update Posted: 5 May 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 449

Inclusion Criteria

Amended as of 06/03/2009:
5. Primary Cobb angle 20 - 39 degrees

Initial information at the time of registration:
1. Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
2. Aged 10 - 15 years, either sex
3. Risser 0 - 2
4. Menarche within 1 year
5. Primary Cobb angle 25 - 39 degrees
6. Curve Apex caudal to T7

Exclusion Criteria

1. Other musculoskeletal, neurological, or developmental illnesses possibly responsible for the curvature
2. Physical and mental disability precluding adherence to bracing protocol
3. History of previous surgical or orthotic treatment
4. Inability to read and understand English, Spanish, and/or French

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> Amended as of 06/03/2009:<br> Progression to 50 degrees as measured every 6 months.<br><br> Initial information at the time of registration:<br> Progression to greater than 45 degrees as measured every 6 months.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Child Health Questionnaire measured every 6 months<br> 2. Self-Image Questionnaire for Young Adolescents measured every 6 months<br> 3. Peds Quality of Life measured every 6 months<br> 4. Spinal Appearance Questionnaire measured every 6 months<br>