Cyberchondria in teens with curved spine
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how teens with scoliosis (a curved spine) search for health information online and whether it causes extra worry. It may help doctors understand the emotional side of living with scoliosis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 20 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of more than 10 degrees.
- You and your family agree to take part in the study.
- You have no current or past psychiatric conditions and are not taking any mental health medications.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have no other orthopedic, nerve, or joint conditions affecting the spine.
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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