Scoliosis and Functional Outcomes in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Conditions studied: Scoliosis
In brief
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect musculoskeletal development and posture in children. Spinal involvement, including scoliosis, is not routinely evaluated in clinical practice despite its potential impact on functional status and quality of life. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the presence of scoliosis in children with JIA and to investigate its association with functional status, postural alignment, and disease activity. Clinical and functional parameters will be analyzed to better understand the impact of spinal deformities in this population.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07433894
- Run by
- Istanbul University
- People needed
- 200
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-27
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age between 8 and 18 years at the time of enrollment
- Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) according to ILAR criteria
- Written informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian and assent from the child/adolescent, when appropriate
You may not qualify if…
- Known scoliosis due to non-JIA causes (e.g., congenital vertebral anomalies, neuromuscular disorders, or syndromic scoliosis)
- History of prior spinal surgery or current brace treatment for scoliosis
- History of significant spinal trauma or spinal infection/tumor affecting spinal alignment
- Presence of coexisting chronic conditions that significantly affect posture, gait, or functional testing (e.g., severe neurologic impairment) and may confound assessments
- Inability to undergo required assessments (e.g., inability to stand for radiographs or complete functional measures)
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