Detection of Scoliosis (NCT07581015) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Detection of Scoliosis
500 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate whether plantar pressure data collected during standing and walking can be used with machine learning to support early detection of scoliosis in young people. Patients with scoliosis and healthy volunteers aged 10-18 will undergo a short assessment using a pressure mat.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy Controls: Adolescents without any spinal condition or significant musculoskeletal issues, and with no prior history of scoliosis, to provide normal plantar pressure data for comparison.
* Scoliosis Diagnosis: Adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) by a healthcare professional (through clinical evaluation and/or radiographic assessment) are eligible.
* Age: Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 years at the time of recruitment.
* Willingness to Participate: Participants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide informed consent/assent prior to participation.
* Ability to Complete Study Procedures: Participants must be able to complete the plantar pressure measurement test, which requires standing on a pressure mat for a few minutes.
Exclusion Criteria
* Severe Pain or Discomfort: Participants unable to stand or walk comfortably due to pain or musculoskeletal issues.
* Non-cooperation: Participants who are unable or unwilling to follow instructions or consent/assent procedures.
* Uncontrolled Medical Conditions: Adolescents with uncontrolled conditions (e.g., cardiovascular or endocrine disorders) compromising participation.
* Recent Foot Injuries or Conditions: Participants with foot injuries or conditions (e.g., wounds, infections) that may interfere with plantar pressure measurement.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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A classification model based on ML using plantar pressure data to distinguish between scoliosis patients and healthy volunteers.