Investigation on the Prevalence and Etiology of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Nanchang Region

NCT06802653 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SFYLL-KY-PJ-2024-057
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 400
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in the Nanchang region. Elementary and middle school students who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study and school-based scoliosis screening was conducted. Diagnosis of suspected scoliosis was determined by physical examination, Adams forward bend test, measurement of trunk rotation angle, and Standing Anteroposterior X-ray of the Spine. The prevalence of suspected scoliosis among elementary and middle school students was calculated. At the same time, the researchers kept detailed records of all costs incurred in the school screening.

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent

Keywords

scoliosis; screening; adolescents; prevalence; cost of screening

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Footscan Plantar Pressure Test Parameters

  The results of the Footscan plantar pressure test parameters for participants included total pressure on the left foot, total pressure on the right foot, forefoot pressure on both sides, and hindfoot pressure on both sides.

  The process from enrollment to the completion of screening takes about one week.

• Physical Examination

  The examinee has a bare back, stands naturally, feet shoulder-width apart, eyes flat, arms down, palms facing inward. The examiner observes whether the patient's shoulders are equal in height; whether the angles of both subscapularis are at the same level; whether the lumbar concavity is symmetrical on both sides; whether the iliac crests are equal in height bilaterally; and whether the spinous processes are deviating from the median axis.

  The process from enrollment to the completion of screening takes about one week.

• standing anteroposterior X-rays of the spine

  Information from standing anteroposterior X-rays of the spine, including Cobb angle, Risser grade, Nash-Moe grade, and curve type

  The process from enrollment to the completion of screening takes about one week.

• participants' basic information

  basic information from participants, including age, sex, height, weight, BMI, and medical history.

  The process from enrollment to the completion of screening takes about one week.

Interventions

not provided DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 9 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

adolescents aged 9 to 14 years in primary and secondary schools

You may qualify if:

• Age 9-14 years old, enrolled in elementary or middle school.
• Local residents of Nanchang, excluding students from special schools for children with physical or intellectual disabilities.
• No underlying medical conditions, and able to complete all examinations without difficulty.
• Willing to participate in the screening and having signed an informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

• Severe Medical Conditions: Individuals with severe diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys, endocrine system, or hematopoietic system.
• Neurological or Psychiatric History: Individuals with a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders.
• Refusal to Participate: Individuals who are unwilling or refuse to participate in the screening.
• Severe Osteoporosis: Individuals diagnosed with severe osteoporosis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nanchang University Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Nanchang University Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital

Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330003, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Scoliosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Liang Ying

CONTACT

china+15279073720; 15270973720@163.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: YING Liang

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 26, 2025
• First Posted: January 31, 2025
• Study Start: July 28, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2025
• Study Completion: September 28, 2025
• Last Updated: May 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share

Locations

CN (1)