Assessing quality of life in adolescents with scoliosis who need bracing or surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on adolescents with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) who either require bracing or surgical intervention due to severe spinal curvature. It aims to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of these patients using the SRS-22 questionnaire, which assesses various aspects of their condition, including physical, emotional, and social well-being. The study will involve patients attending a specialized outpatient clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital, where their experiences with bracing and the potential need for surgery will be documented. The findings will help understand the psychosocial impacts of scoliosis treatment on adolescents.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* AIS patients who attend the scoliosis clinic at specialized outpatient clinic in Prince of Wales hospital and require wearing brace, or patients who suffer from severe scoliosis and require surgery on their first clinic visit
* Can read and understand either English or Chinese

Exclusion Criteria:

* To observe (i.e. not require to wear brace) after clinic visit
* Cannot read or understand either English or Chinese

Where it's running

• Prince of Wales Hospital
  Shatin, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alec Lik-Hang Hung, Dr. — Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Alec Lik-Hang Hung, Dr.
• Email: hlh378@ha.org.hk
• Phone: (852)55699593

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.