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Postural Re-education for Adolescent Scoliosis (RCT-RPG Trial)
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Led By Carole Fortin, PhD
Research Sponsored by St. Justine's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
ability to travel weekly to attend GPR intervention
aged between 10 and 16 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6, 12 and 24 months
Awards & highlights
RCT-RPG Trial Summary
This trial will study whether a global postural reeducation intervention can prevent scoliosis progression, back pain, and decline in quality of life among adolescents.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adolescents aged 10-16 with mild to moderate scoliosis (Cobb angle between 15º and 45º) who are still growing (Risser sign ≤3) and can travel weekly for treatment. It's not for those planning surgery, already wearing a brace for three months, or with conditions other than Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if Global Postural Re-education (GPR), involving special exercises and posture training, can help manage scoliosis better than standard care alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either GPR plus standard care or just standard care over a period of up to one year.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial doesn't list specific side effects, physiotherapy interventions like GPR may cause temporary muscle soreness or fatigue. The risk of serious side effects is generally low compared to medication-based treatments.
RCT-RPG Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I can travel weekly for the treatment.
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I am between 10 and 16 years old.
RCT-RPG Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6, 12 and 24 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6, 12 and 24 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Cobb angle of at least 5 degrees
Secondary outcome measures
Back pain on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Diaphragm excursion
Forced vital capacity
+3 moreRCT-RPG Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: GPR groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
GPR interventions added to standard care (observation or brace)
Group II: Standard care groupActive Control1 Intervention
Observation or brace plus conventional physiotherapy exercises on video
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Who is running the clinical trial?
CHU de QuébecUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
88 Total Patients Enrolled
St. Justine's HospitalLead Sponsor
196 Previous Clinical Trials
78,885 Total Patients Enrolled
Laval UniversityOTHER
417 Previous Clinical Trials
172,128 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am scheduled for surgery.I can travel weekly for the treatment.I am between 10 and 16 years old.I have undergone surgery.My diagnosis is not AIS.The curve in your spine is between 15 and 45 degrees, as measured by the Cobb angle.Your bones are still growing and have not fully developed yet, which is indicated by a Risser sign of 3 or less.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Standard care group
- Group 2: GPR group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are octogenarians eligible for admission into this research project?
"The requirements for enrolment in this study necessitate that applicants are between 10 and 16 years of age. There exist 67 clinical trials aimed at minors, while 14 target the elderly."
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Are there opportunities for participants to enroll in this clinical study?
"Affirmative, the clinicaltrials.gov website alludes to this research being actively recruiting participants since August 15th 2021 and has had a recent update on October 6th 2021. This study is searching for 144 people from two trial sites."
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Is participation in this trial open to me?
"This trial necessitates that applicants have androgen-insensitivity syndrome and are between 10 to 16 years old. The research is seeking for roughly 144 participants."
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What is the aggregate number of participants in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has evidence that this research, which commenced on the 15th of August 2021, is presently seeking volunteers to participate. 144 participants are required between 2 different trial sites."
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