Using a 3D camera to assess scoliosis in adolescents

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 focuses on adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and aims to improve assessment methods using a Kinect v2 depth camera. By capturing three-dimensional point cloud data of the back, the study seeks to provide a high-precision, radiation-free evaluation of spinal deformities. Traditional assessment methods, which rely on X-ray imaging, have limitations that this new approach aims to overcome. The study will include adolescents aged 10-18 with specific eligibility criteria to ensure accurate data collection.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

(1) Adolescents aged 10-18 years, diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with a Cobb angle ≥10°; (2) No history of spinal surgery or other corrective treatments; (3) Able to undergo short-term inpatient treatment (5 days) and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

(1) Patients with congenital, neuromuscular, or other secondary scoliosis; (2) Presence of major comorbidities affecting spinal structure or muscle tone (e.g., spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy); (3) Patients unable to complete standardized assessment procedures.

Where it's running

• the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Honggen Du
• Email: 506776186@qq.com
• Phone: 13958088996

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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.