Effectiveness of Active Bodysuits for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 15
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Body alignment
研究概览
简要总结
Adult degenerative (de novo) scoliosis (ADS) is a condition of the ageing population caused by degenerative changes without pre-existing spinal deformity. Pain is the most frequent problem, especially low back pain and radicular pain, and seriously affects the daily activities and health of ADS patients. The current treatment for ADS is not well defined. The main intervention for ADS treatment is surgical, but surgery is clearly not appropriate for every patient. Active bodysuits will be designed based on body alignment and pain management using special design components and incorporating active posture training from a biofeedback system. Back pain is often localized along the convexity of the curve, and passive support to the areas of pain, most likely in the lower trunk, hip and lower extremities, should be provided.
详细描述
The potential materials that can provide support are 3D printable rigid materials, semirigid foam padding, Velcro tape and stretchable wide waistbands. The 3D printable materials can be very versatile in terms of properties and can be further finished with an epoxy resin or thermoplastics. Different compositions and structures of knitted fabrics will be used in different areas of the proposed bodysuits to provide a close fit, high breathability and effective pain management due to extra support. The fastening system includes a magnetic zipper and pulley system that can be adjusted by pulling on knobs. The pulley system contains a microadjustable dial, super-strong lightweight lacing, and low friction lacing guides.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 50 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adults diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis
- •Cobb's angle greater than 25 degrees
- •Chronic lower back pain
- •Limited mobility due to degenerative scoliosis
排除标准
- •Substantial cardiac, pulmonary, renal or metabolic disease
- •Neuromuscular scoliosis (e.g., spinal muscular atrophy, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's Disease, post-polio syndrome, Charcot Marie Tooth disease)
- •Spine tumor, infection or connective tissue disorder
- •Cognitively impaired or unable/unwilling to comply with follow-up
- •Past history of vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty of the thoracic or lumbar spine
结局指标
主要结局
Body alignment
时间窗: 9-12 months
Evaluation of kyphosis or lordosis in the sagittal plane
次要结局
- Scoliosis Research Society Quality of Life Questionnaire(1 year)
- Oswestry Disability Index(1 year)
研究者
Dr. Kenny Kwan
Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Hong Kong