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AI and footprints: a new way to detect scoliosis?

NCT ID NCT07581015

Diagnosis Sponsor: University College, London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study explores whether foot pressure patterns, measured while standing and walking, can be used with machine learning to detect adolescent idiopathic scoliosis early. Researchers will collect data from 500 teens aged 10-18, including those with and without scoliosis. The goal is to create a simple, non-invasive screening tool that could complement current methods.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive screening tool for early scoliosis detection, reducing the need for X-rays.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no treatment involved. The machine learning model may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Young people aged 10-18 years will be recruited from scoliosis clinics at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (patients with a confirmed diagnosis of scoliosis) and through community recruitment for healthy volunteers. Eligible participants must be able to stand and/or walk on a pressure mat.

Ages

10 to 18 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: * Healthy Controls: Adolescents without any spinal condition or significant musculoskeletal issues, and with no prior history of scoliosis, to provide normal plantar pressure data for comparison. * Scoliosis Diagnosis: Adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) by a healthcare professional (through clinical evaluation and/or radiographic assessment) are eligible. * Age: Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 years at the time of recruitment. * Willingness to Participate: Participants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide informed consent/assent prior to participation. * Ability to Complete Study Procedures: Participants must be able to complete the plantar pressure measurement test, which requires standing on a pressure mat for a few minutes. Exclusion Criteria * Severe Pain or Discomfort: Participants unable to stand or walk comfortably due to pain or musculoskeletal issues. * Non-cooperation: Participants who are unable or unwilling to follow instructions or consent/assent procedures. * Uncontrolled Medical Conditions: Adolescents with uncontrolled conditions (e.g., cardiovascular or endocrine disorders) compromising participation. * Recent Foot Injuries or Conditions: Participants with foot injuries or conditions (e.g., wounds, infections) that may interfere with plantar pressure measurement.

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Conditions

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adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)

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