Evaluating body structure and capacity in adults with scoliosis

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 aims to assess the physical characteristics and functional capacity of adults with scoliosis, including both idiopathic and degenerative forms. Participants will complete online questionnaires and undergo a physical examination that evaluates posture, flexibility, neurological function, and pain response. The study will compare the results of scoliosis patients with healthy individuals matched for age, height, and weight. The findings may provide insights into the impact of scoliosis on adult patients and inform potential treatment approaches.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria for the idiopathic scoliosis group :

* Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis
* Age ⩾18 years old
* Curve severity over 10°
* Fluent in English.

Inclusion criteria for the degenerative scoliosis group :

* Diagnosis of degenerative (De novo) scoliosis
* Age ⩾45 years old
* Curve severity over 10°
* Fluent in English.

Exclusion criteria for the scoliosis groups :

* History of spine surgery or
* History of diseases affecting the torso or lower extremity function
* Surgery or trauma
* Secondary scoliosis
* Unable to fill out the questionnaires or attend the physical examination,
* Pregnant or gave birth between 0 and 2 years ago.

Inclusion criteria for healthy groups:

* Age ⩾ 18 years
* Matched for age/height/weight (+/-5 years; +/- 10 lbs; +/- 10cm) to a scoliosis participant
* Fluent in English

Exclusion criteria for healthy groups:

* Serious systemic pathology
* Spine deformity
* Spine surgery
* Pregnant or gave birth between 0 and 2 years ago
* Unable to fill out the questionnaires or attend the physical examination
* Received treatments for the spine/the lower limbs within the last year

Where it's running

• University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dept. Physical Therapy
  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Eric Parent, PT, PhD, Pr — University of Alberta
• Study coordinator: Eric Parent, PT, PhD, Pr
• Email: eparent@ualberta.ca
• Phone: +1 780-492-8889

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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.