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Rethinking Rigidity: Development of a 3D-Printed Scoliosis Brace With Varying Flexibility

NCT06785207 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 5

Last updated 2025-04-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Scoliosis bracing is an effective treatment method for idiopathic scoliosis, but only if worn consistently for many hours a day. Unsurprisingly, brace discomfort is a significant deterrent against treatment adherence. For decades, custom braces for idiopathic scoliosis have been fabricated using one of three materials - copolymer, polypropylene, or polyethylene. The application of the biomechanical principles behind bracing have improved over the years, but the materials have not. The investigators' goal is to expand fabrication options by testing a 3D-printed scoliosis brace with variable flexibility. The aim is to improve patients' perceived brace comfort.

After optimizing the brace design, the investigators will collect patient feedback about the design from currently braced participants. These participants understand what a standard brace feels like and will provide impactful feedback.

Conditions

  • Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment

Interventions

DEVICE

3D-printed scoliosis brace

Scoliosis brace will be 3D printed using a Filament Innovations Icarus printer and the material CPX. There will be corrugations where extra strength is needed. The brace will be made using the same shape as the participant's current brace to minimize variables at play. According to Sec. 890.3490 of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, scoliosis braces are Class I devices, requiring only general controls. This device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 890.9. The device is also exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, with the exception of § 820.180, regarding general requirements concerning records and § 820.198, regarding complaint files.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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