Breathing, exercise, and sleep in teen scoliosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how scoliosis affects breathing, exercise ability, and sleep quality in teenagers who wear a brace. It may help understand how to better support their health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 20 years old
- You have been diagnosed with thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Your spine curvature (Cobb angle) is greater than 10 degrees
- Your scoliosis is classified as T-type or TL-type
- You are currently being treated with a brace
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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