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Determining Best Indications for Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

NCT04117334 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 700

Last updated 2024-12-06

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Summary

This is a prospective study for Investigating the cost-effectiveness of current bracing protocols for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). It is hypothesized that aggressive management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) including early bracing at mild curve magnitudes and surgery at 40 degrees is more cost-effective while maintaining similar health quality of life. Scoliosis Research Society 22-item and EuroQol- 5 dimension questionnaires and direct/indirect medical costs will be utilized for the cost-effectiveness analysis and health related quality of life assessment. The findings of this study have the potential to improve decision-making and revolutionize care of AIS patients in Hong Kong and globally. Clinicians will be able to utilize our results to provide the best and most cost-effective timing for initiating brace treatment.

Conditions

  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Interventions

OTHER

Bracing

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Hong Kong

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jason Cheung, MBBS, MS · HKU/HA

Eligibility

Min Age
10 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-12-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2026-03-31

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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