Posture correction girdle for adolescents with early scoliosis
Anisotropic Textile Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
This study tests if a special posture correction girdle can help teenagers with early scoliosis improve their spine shape and posture without the discomfort of traditional braces.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT03332251 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a specially designed posture correction girdle for adolescents diagnosed with early idiopathic scoliosis. The girdle incorporates various mechanisms, including compression, lumbar support, and a three-point pressure system, to help correct spinal curvature. Participants will wear the girdle to assess its impact on their scoliosis progression and overall posture. The study aims to provide a less restrictive alternative to traditional rigid braces, which can be uncomfortable for young patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 10-20 with a diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis and a Cobb's angle between 10° and 20°.
Not a fit: Patients with other musculoskeletal conditions or those who have previously undergone treatment for scoliosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a non-invasive treatment option that helps adolescents manage scoliosis more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: While flexible braces have been explored, this specific approach using a posture correction girdle is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of AIS * Cobb's angle 10˚-20˚ * Risser grade ≤ 2 * No prior treatment * Pre-menarche or post- menarche by no more than 1 year * Ability to read and understand English or Chinese * Physical and mental ability to adhere to anisotropic textile braces protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other musculoskeletal or developmental illness that might be responsible for the spinal curvature * History of previous surgical or orthotic treatment for AIS * Contraindications for pulmonary and/ or exercise tests * Psychiatric disorders * Recent trauma * Recent traumatic (emotional) event
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — Hong Kong, China (Recruiting)
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.