Comparing health and healthcare use in long-term scoliosis patients
Self-perceived Health Status and Healthcare Consumption of Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Treated More Than 20 Years Ago: How Much do Operated and Non-operated Patients Differ?
This study looks at how the long-term health and healthcare use of people with scoliosis who were treated over 20 years ago compares between those who had surgery and those who didn't.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bruges and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05927701 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the long-term health outcomes of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who were treated more than 20 years ago, comparing those who underwent surgical treatment to those who did not. The study will assess self-perceived health status and healthcare consumption, providing insights into the effectiveness of different treatment approaches over time. By analyzing data from patients with a significant follow-up period, the research seeks to inform future treatment strategies for AIS. The study will involve collecting and comparing health-related data from participants to the general population of similar demographics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who were treated more than 20 years ago and have current contact information.
Not a fit: Patients with non-idiopathic scoliosis or those who were treated less than 20 years ago will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, enhancing long-term patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on scoliosis treatment outcomes, this specific long-term comparative approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis * Main baseline curve magnitude over 40º * Aged 10 to 18 years at the time of treatment (surgical or nonsurgical) * More than 20 years of follow up * Current contact information available Exclusion Criteria: * Non-idiopathic scoliosis * Younger than 10 or older than 18 at the time of initial treatment * Less than 20 years of follow up * Patients unable to understand and answer the questionnaires because of language difficulties or because of cognitive impairments
Where this trial is running
Bruges and 1 other locations
- Clinique du dos — Bruges, France (Recruiting)
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yann Philippe CHARLES
- Email: YannPhilippe.CHARLES@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: +33 3 88 11 58 11
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.