Impact of Spinal Curves on Asymmetric Posture in Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

490 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-10

Study Completion Date

2026-06-30

Brief Summary

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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.

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

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Scoliosis patients

Patients 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

No interventions assigned to this group

Control group

Subjects 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

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 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.

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of secondary scoliosis
* Patients with neuromotor control disorders

Control group:

\- Patients with neuromotor control disorders

Minimum Eligible Age

6 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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ISICO

Milan, Italy, Italy

Site Status

Countries

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Italy

Other Identifiers

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5461_20.11.2024_P_bis

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id