Detection of Scoliosis
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Basic parameters: 10 years — 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Early Detection of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Machine Learning on Plantar Pressure Data
Overview
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.
Primary outcome measures
- A classification model based on ML using plantar pressure data to distinguish between scoliosis patients and healthy volunteers. [Time frame: 6 months after data collection]
Eligibility criteria
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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07581015 · IRAS: 357368