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Smartphone App for Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Norway30 participantsStarted 2028-04

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate a smartphone application (DinSkoliose) designed to support adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in managing their condition and following their treatment. Adolescents with AIS often find it challenging to adhere to conservative treatment, such as wearing a brace or performing physiotherapy exercises. The app was developed specifically for this study as a theory-informed digital health intervention to support self-management and treatment adherence. It includes features such as symptom tracking, educational content, reminders, and social support. Participants will use the app for 12 weeks in their everyday environment alongside their usual care. They will complete questionnaires before and after the intervention and participate in an interview to share their experiences. The study will examine whether the app can improve health-related behaviors, including treatment adherence and self-management, and whether it is feasible and acceptable for adolescents with scoliosis.The app is meant to complemen the current AIS treatment, doesn't substitute it.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. who are diagnosed with AIS;
. who give written informed consent,
. who are at the age between 10 - 24 years old;
. under 16 years old for whom parental consent has been provided (as required by the National Research Ethics Committee);
. who can speak, read, and write in Norwegian or English;
. who have access to and ability to use smart phone;
. who have internet access.

Exclusion criteria

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

Change in Health Behaviors Outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 weeks

Change in behavioral impact (such as self-management of AIS)

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 weeks

Change in motivation for exercise measured by SDT-based Motivation for Exercise questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07686848

SponsorOslo Metropolitan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2031-04

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. who are diagnosed with AIS;
. who give written informed consent,
. who are at the age between 10 - 24 years old;
. under 16 years old for whom parental consent has been provided (as required by the National Research Ethics Committee);
. who can speak, read, and write in Norwegian or English;
. who have access to and ability to use smart phone;
. who have internet access.