3D Imaging Assessment of Scoliosis: Back Height Difference vs. Trunk Rotation Angle

Recruiting

• Conditions: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Registration Number: NCT06643104
• Lead Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Brief Summary

This study focuses on adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, employing 3D imaging technology with depth cameras to measure back height difference (BHD) and angle of trunk rotation (ATR) before and after conventional treatments such as massage, exercise therapy, and bracing. Statistical analyses are conducted to verify the correlation between BHD and ATR and to assess the sensitivity of BHD in evaluating short-term treatment effectiveness.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-01
• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-13
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-16
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-31
• Study Completion: 2024-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Adolescents aged 10-18 years, diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with a Cobb angle ≥10°; (2) No history of spinal surgery or other corrective treatments; (3) Able to undergo short-term inpatient treatment (5 days) and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Patients with congenital, neuromuscular, or other secondary scoliosis; (2) Presence of major comorbidities affecting spinal structure or muscle tone (e.g., spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy); (3) Patients unable to complete standardized assessment procedures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Back height difference	Day 1 of Admission and Day 5 of Admission	Using depth cameras to acquire back data, point cloud processing algorithms analyze the information. The height difference between the highest point on the convex side and the corresponding point on the concave side is measured, with three repetitions taken to calculate the average value.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Angle of trunk rotation	Day 1 of Admission and Day 5 of Admission	A scoliometer is used to measure the patient's angle of trunk rotation (ATR). Measurements are repeated three times, and the average value is taken.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University; 🇨🇳 Hangzhou, China