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Blood biomarkers could revolutionize scoliosis diagnosis

NCT ID NCT04746586

Diagnosis Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at tiny molecules in the blood, called microRNAs, to see if they can help diagnose adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a condition that causes a curved spine in teens. Researchers compared blood samples from 20 teens with AIS and 10 healthy teens to find differences in these molecules. The goal is to develop a blood test that could make scoliosis diagnosis faster and easier.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

A maximum number of 20 AIS patients in a ratio of 5:1 between females and males is expected to be enrolled; 10 healthy controls, of which 5 females and 5 males will be enrolled. Patients and control group (healthy volunteers) will be enrolled in the clinical trial only after providing written informed consent.

Ages

11 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Cases: * Age between 11-17 years * Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis with a Cobb angle\> 10 ° * Minimum follow-up of two years * Clinical data and radiological tests available and no surgical treatment prior to enrollment in the study Controls: * Age between 11-17 years * Healthy subjects not affected by orthopedic and oncological diseases Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders * Patients with scoliosis due to secondary causes * Women of childbearing age must not be pregnant

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Conditions

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adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dipartimento Rizzoli-Sicilia

    Bagheria, 90011, Italy

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