Living with spinal deformity: quality of life study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows adults with spinal deformity to understand how the condition and its treatments affect daily life, emotions, and physical function. It aims to improve care and support for people like you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with adult spinal deformity.
- Your treatment plan is either non-surgical, initial surgery, or repeat surgery for the deformity.
- You can complete questionnaires in Dutch.
- You do not have other major spinal conditions (like from injury, infection, or cancer) that would affect the study results.
- You are willing to provide consent to participate.
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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