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Hip bone clues could help doctors time scoliosis treatment better

NCT ID NCT04746417

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether hip X-rays can help doctors measure how much growing a teenager with scoliosis has left. Researchers examined 70 patients and graded the closure of the growth plate in the hip bone. The goal was to see if this method is reliable and easy to use in clinic, which could help decide the best time for treatments like bracing or surgery.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simpler, more reliable way to decide the best time for scoliosis treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study that only tested the method's accuracy, not its effect on treatment outcomes. It may not change practice without larger trials.

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Study facts

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Participants

70 people

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Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients presented to our tertiary scoliosis clinic with referral for specialist consultation of scoliosis - we particularly focus on scoliosis of idiopathic nature

Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Idiopathic scoliosis * Open triradiate cartilage or open distal radius epiphysis without capping Exclusion Criteria: * Non-idiopathic scoliosis * Patients with growth hormone deficiency or developmental delay * Patient has not reached skeletal maturity * Defaulted and lost to follow-up

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Conditions

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idiopathic scoliosis

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Idiopathic scoliosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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