Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Factors affecting quality of life improvement in adults treated for spinal deformity

Official title: Research of Factors Determining the Improvement of Quality of Life at One Year of Adult Patients Treated for Spinal Deformity : Observational Study (COFTASD)

Run by Elsan · NCT05108948 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find out what factors help adults with spinal deformities feel better after surgery by looking at their quality of life and health information.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment866 (estimated)
SponsorElsan
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bruges)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 23, 2021
Main results expectedOctober 23, 2031
Study endsOctober 23, 2041
Registry record updatedFebruary 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT05108948 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old diagnosed with specific spinal deformities and eligible for surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old, those with long-term complete paraplegia, or individuals unable to comply with follow-up will not benefit from this study.

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 identify the predictive factors that influence the improvement of quality of life in adult patients who have undergone surgery for spinal deformity. Participants will complete quality of life questionnaires and undergo radiographic assessments to evaluate their condition. The study focuses on adults diagnosed with specific spinal deformities, including scoliosis and kyphosis, who are eligible for surgical intervention. By analyzing the collected data, researchers hope to better understand the factors that contribute to successful outcomes in these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies and enhanced quality of life for patients with spinal deformities.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored quality of life in spinal deformity patients, this specific approach to identifying predictive factors is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age over 18 years-old
* Diagnosis of Adult Spinal Deformity with any of the deformity characteristics following:

  * Scoliosis with a Cobb angle ≥ 20 °
  * Vertical sagittal axis (SVA) ≥ 5 cm
  * Pelvic tilt ≥25 °,
  * Thoracic kyphosis with a Cobb angle ≥ 60 °
* Eligible for surgery
* Having given their participation agreement
* Affiliate or beneficiary of a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18 years-old
* Patient unlikely to comply with follow-up
* Patient with long-term complete paraplegia
* Patient unable to understand and answer questionnaires in due to language difficulties or cognitive impairment
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Protected patient: adult under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision

Where it's running

  • Clinique du dos
    Bruges, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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