Detecting scoliosis progression without X-rays using Momentum Spine app

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 interventional study evaluates the Momentum Spine tattoo-free imaging software for monitoring adolescent idiopathic scoliosis against standard radiographs. Researchers will compare metrics such as accuracy, margin of error, sensitivity, specificity, and AUC, and assess overall agreement with radiographs in participants aged 8 to 18. The trial also observes whether at-home detections prompt appropriate and necessary clinic visits. Enrollment is limited to patients with a confirmed AIS diagnosis who have baseline spinal X-rays within a week at CHLA, excluding those who have worn braces or had X-rays from outside institutions. The study is conducted at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in collaboration with Momentum Health Inc.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children between the ages of 8-18 years of age
* Confirmed radiographic diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
* No history of spinal/ chest surgery.
* Participants who have had spine x-rays ±1 week as baseline visit at CHLA will be included in the study.
* Participants who have identifiable markings such as tattoos or birthmarks can be included in the study, though their markings will be covered with tape.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have had x-rays in a brace will not be included.
* Participants who have had an x-ray from another institution will not be included in the study. X-rays from out of community are typically done with a different and lower quality machine then the one at our institution. Additionally, we do not have consent from outside institutions to use their x-rays for research purposes.
* Participants with a confirmed pregnancy will not be included. Pregnancy status will be self-reported by participants.
* Participants with the existence of a second deformity which may affect topographic assessment will be excluded (e.g. Limb length discrepancy greater than 2cm).
* Families who do not speak English and Spanish will be unable to participate as the application is only available in English and Spanish at this time.
* Families who do not have access to their own compatible personal smart phone device will be unable to participate in the study.

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lindsay M Andras, MD — Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Study coordinator: Tiffany Phan, BA
• Email: tphan@chla.usc.edu
• Phone: 3234612142

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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.