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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)ISAPISNCT06733623

Impact of Spinal Curves on Asymmetric Posture in Idiopathic Scoliosis

An observational study of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale at 1 site in Italy.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

Asymmetric postures are often observed in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and are partially associated with instability in sitting and standing positions, as well as with imbalances in gait kinematic parameters in cases of moderate or severe scoliosis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
490 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
10 Dec 2024to Jun 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 6 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: The participants of the study are patients of a tertiary referral outpatient clinic specializing in the conservative treatment of spinal deformity

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of juvenile or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis;
  • Age between 6 and 18 years;
  • Full spine X-ray in a standing position with anteroposterior projection performed within the year prior to completing the questionnaire.
  • Age between 6 and 18 years;
  • No diagnosis of sciolisis
  • Full spine X-ray in a standing position with anteroposterior projection performed within the year prior to completing the questionnaire.

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosis of secondary scoliosis
  • Patients with neuromotor control disorders
  • Control group:
  • Patients with neuromotor control disorders

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Italy1 site
  • ISICO

    Milan, Italy, 20141

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About this study

Official title: Does the Presence and Type of Curves Influence the Choice of Asymmetric Postures Adopted in Daily Life by Patients with Juvenile and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

Asymmetric postures are often observed in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and are partially associated with instability in sitting and standing positions, as well as with imbalances in gait kinematic parameters in cases of moderate or severe scoliosis.

Based on the currently available data, no correlation has been identified between habitual postures in daily life and the presence of scoliosis. However, the asymmetry of preferred postures in relation to the morphological characteristics of the curves, and how this might contribute to the progression of the clinical condition due to prolonged uneven load distribution, has not yet been analyzed.

Read more

Understanding any preferential direction in postures habitually adopted by patients with idiopathic scoliosis could provide valuable insights for the conservative management of the condition.

The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of the morphological characteristics of scoliotic curves (type and laterality) in patients with juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on the choice of preferentially maintained asymmetric postures in daily life, using a descriptive questionnaire completed by family members and caregivers, compared to a group of non-scoliotic subjects.

Evaluate the effect of curve magnitude, age, sex, and Risser grade on the choice of usual asymmetric postures.

Estimate the impact of prolonged maintenance of habitual asymmetric postures on the clinical progression in patients with juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06733623
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Scoliosis patientsPatients aged between 6 and 18 years old with a diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis are asked to answer a questionnaire investigating the preferred postures adopted daily
Control groupSubjects aged between 6 and 18 years old without a diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis are asked to answer a questionnaire investigating the preferred postures adopted daily

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Everyday posture questionnaire

    The types of postures most frequently maintained in daily life by patients with idiopathic scoliosis will be compared with a group of age-matched individuals without scoliosis, and any statistically significant differences will be analyzed using the chi-square test

    Measured: At enrollment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Dec 2024
  2. Study start10 Dec 2024
  3. Primary completionDec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2026 (estimated)

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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
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
490 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06733623
Sponsor's protocol ID
5461_20.11.2024_P_bis
Acronym
ISAPIS
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
10 Dec 2024
Last updated
13 Dec 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Anonymized data will be uploaded on a public repository (Zenodo)

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale at 1 site in Italy.

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 6 inclusion and 4 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2024. 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 Italy. 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?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Everyday posture questionnaire (time frame: At enrollment). 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 13 Dec 2024.

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