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MRI-Guided Dynamic Support System for Scoliosis Correction

Hong Kong10 participantsStarted 2023-07-27

Plain-language summary

This prospective pilot study evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of an MRI-guided dynamic support system (MRI-DSS) for rapid, quantitative correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The system uses MRI-compatible air padding supports and programmable pneumatic control to apply and adjust corrective forces in real time. AIS patients underwent MRI-guided bracing, with Cobb angles and biomechanical parameters measured at each pressure level.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 10-16 years * Diagnosis: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-25°) * No prior spinal surgery or other orthopedic conditions * Able to provide informed consent * Risser sign 0-5 Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<10 or \>16 years * Cobb angle \<10° or \>25° * History of spinal surgery or other spine disorders * Contraindications to MRI

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in Cobb angle

Timeframe: baseline

Time to achieve target correction

Timeframe: immediately after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07246122

SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-31

Contact for this trial

Raymond Tong, PhD

39438454 kytong@cuhk.edu.hk

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