Anisotropic Textile Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Conditions
- Scoliosis
- Interventions
- Device: Anisotropic Textile Braces
- Registration Number
- NCT02589106
- Lead Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Brief Summary
One of the most common types of 3-dimensional spinal deformities with unknown etiology in youths is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The spinal curvature increases as puberty progresses. Generally, rigid orthotic bracewear is prescribed as non-invasive treatment for moderate AIS if treatment begins early and the orthosis is worn with compliance. Obviously, teenage patients are reluctant to accept a rigid orthosis due to aesthetics and the physical constraint. Therefore, semi-rigid and flexible orthoses have been developed, but their efficacy is still controversial and there are other issues, such as high pain scores. There is clearly room for improvement. Therefore, a garment-type of bracewear will be designed and developed to correct spinal deformity, reduce the possibility of spinal curve progression, and satisfy the needs of the patients as well as take their psychological concerns into consideration.
- Detailed Description
The design of the anisotropic textile braces will provide different mechanisms with rigid, semi-rigid and flexible materials:
1. axial elongation through a close fit of the brace supported with textile composites on the lateral sides of the trunk,
2. 3-point pressure with push and counter-pushes through semi-rigid pads inserted inside the pocket lining,
3. pulling or compression to correct kyphosis or lordosis in the sagittal plane with elastic bands,
4. derotation between the pelvis and shoulders with uneven straps, and
5. an active mechanism with sensors added to the brace to maintain correct posture.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 15
- Aged 10 to 14 years
- Diagnosis of AIS
- a Cobb's angle between 20 to 30 degrees
- a Risser grade of the iliac crest of ≤ 2
- Pre-menarche or post- menarche by no more than 1 year
- Ability to read and understand English or Chinese
- Physical and mental ability to adhere to anisotropic textile braces protocol
- Contraindications for x-ray exposure
- Diagnosis of other musculoskeletal or developmental illness that might be responsible for the spinal curvature
- History of previous surgical or orthotic treatment for AIS
- Contraindications for pulmonary and/ or exercise tests
- Psychiatric disorders
- Recent trauma
- Recent traumatic (emotional) event
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Anisotropic Textile Braces Anisotropic Textile Braces The design of the anisotropic textile braces will provide different mechanisms with rigid, semi-rigid and flexible materials: a) axial elongation through a close fit of the brace supported with textile composites on the lateral sides of the trunk, b) 3-point pressure with push and counter-pushes through semi-rigid pads inserted inside the pocket lining, c) pulling or compression to correct kyphosis or lordosis in the sagittal plane with elastic bands, d) derotation between the pelvis and shoulders with uneven straps, and e) an active mechanism with sensors added to the brace to maintain correct posture.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Progression of the spinal curve 18 months The spinal curve is said to be under control if the increase in the Cobb's angle is \<5°
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Posture improvement 18 months Improvement of posture by clinical photographs assessment
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🇨🇳Hong Kong, China