Determining Best Indications for Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Conditions studied: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
In brief
This is a prospective study for Investigating the cost-effectiveness of current bracing protocols for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). It is hypothesized that aggressive management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) including early bracing at mild curve magnitudes and surgery at 40 degrees is more cost-effective while maintaining similar health quality of life. Scoliosis Research Society 22-item and EuroQol- 5 dimension questionnaires and direct/indirect medical costs will be utilized for the cost-effectiveness analysis and health related quality of life assessment. The findings of this study have the potential to improve decision-making and revolutionize care of AIS patients in Hong Kong and globally. Clinicians will be able to utilize our results to provide the best and most cost-effective timing for initiating brace treatment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04117334
- Run by
- The University of Hong Kong
- People needed
- 700
- Starts
- 2016-12-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-03-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-12-06
Who can join
Age: 10 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patients who are diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and are seen in the first setting with remaining growth potential (Risser 0-2), and are prescribed with either underarm (Boston) or Milwaukee bracing
You may not qualify if…
- Patients whose diagnosis is not adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, unable to comply with study follow-up and refused consent for study
Where it is running
- Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)
- Jason Pui Yin Cheung — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)
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