Using a 3D camera to assess scoliosis in adolescents
Assessment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Based on 3D Imaging Technology Using a Depth Camera
This study is testing a new way to check the spine of teenagers with scoliosis using a special 3D camera to see if it’s better and safer than traditional X-rays.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT06717568 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 10-18 years diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and a Cobb angle of 10° or greater.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital, neuromuscular, or secondary scoliosis, as well as those with major comorbidities affecting spinal structure, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this method could lead to more accurate and safer assessments of scoliosis in adolescents, potentially improving early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional methods have been widely used, the use of 3D depth cameras for scoliosis assessment is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- 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
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.