Scoliosis; AdolescenceNCT03017755
Scoliosis Survey to Development Treatment Decision Tool
An observational study of Scoliosis; Adolescence, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is a survey to help understand the influences related to the decision for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis treatment (observation vs. bracing vs. surgery). The investigator then plans to create a decision aid to help families when making a decision about the treatment choice being presented to them. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Scoliosis; Adolescence
- What is being tested?
- Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and ther Families
- How many people
- 5,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 11 Apr 2017to 15 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adolecent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients and their families
Who may be able to join
- Subject (and/or parent of subject) who has previously been treated for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
Who cannot join
- Age less than or equal to 12 years
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905
Natalie Pulido, scoliosis@mayo.edu
About this study
Official title: Your Scoliosis Journey: A Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and Their Families
This is a survey to help understand the influences related to the decision for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis treatment (observation vs. bracing vs. surgery). The investigator then plans to create a decision aid to help families when making a decision about the treatment choice being presented to them.
Read the detailed description
This survey is designed to help understand the factors that families consider to help make treatment decisions related to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The surveys will then be used to help create a shared decision making tool to help families better understand the treatment options and optimize clinical conversations surrounding AIS treatment.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis; Adolescence
- Being tested
- Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and ther Families
- Medical subject headings
- Scoliosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and ther FamiliesOther
Your Scoliosis Journey: A Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and ther Families
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of subjects who completed the survey
Number of subjects who completed the survey
Measured: Baseline, approximately 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jan 2017 (estimated)
- Study start11 Apr 2017
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Scoliosis; AdolescenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Mayo ClinicThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 5,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Todd A. Milbrandt, M.D., Mayo Clinic
- Investigators
- Todd A Milbrandt, MD, Principal investigator, Mayo Clinic
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03017755
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 16-008212
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 9 Jan 2017
- Last updated
- 2 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Your Scoliosis Journey: A Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and Their Families
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03017755
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 16-008212
- Conditions
- Scoliosis; Adolescence
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 5,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Mayo ClinicUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jan 2017 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a survey to help understand the influences related to the decision for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis treatment (observation vs. bracing vs. surgery). The investigator then plans to create a decision aid to help families when making a decision about the treatment choice being presented to them.
Detailed description
This survey is designed to help understand the factors that families consider to help make treatment decisions related to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The surveys will then be used to help create a shared decision making tool to help families better understand the treatment options and optimize clinical conversations surrounding AIS treatment.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adolecent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients and their families
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Subject (and/or parent of subject) who has previously been treated for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Age less than or equal to 12 years
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and ther FamiliesYour Scoliosis Journey: A Survey for Patients Treated for Scoliosis and ther Families | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Number of subjects who completed the survey
Time frame: Baseline, approximately 3 years
Number of subjects who completed the survey
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jan 2026.
- Mayo Clinic Clinical TrialsLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Todd A Milbrandt, MD principal investigator
Mayo Clinic
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Scoliosis; Adolescence, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Damian Paulson (507-293-6713, paulson.damian@mayo.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of subjects who completed the survey (time frame: Baseline, approximately 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jan 2026.