Smartphone app could replace X-Rays for scoliosis checks
NCT ID NCT07408843
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a mobile app (Biotonix Posture Assistant) can accurately measure spine curves in teenage girls with scoliosis, compared to standard X-rays. Thirty girls aged 14-17 with moderate scoliosis had one posture check using the app and one spinal X-ray. The goal was to see if the app could be a safe, radiation-free way to monitor scoliosis over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Female adolescents aged 14-17 years Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Ages
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14 to 17 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Female adolescents aged 14-17 years Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Cobb angle between 40° and 60° Ability to stand independently for posture assessment Exclusion Criteria: Congenital scoliosis Neuromuscular scoliosis Previous spinal surgery Leg length discrepancy greater than 2 cm Any musculoskeletal disorder affecting posture Any neurological disorder affecting posture Thyroid disease
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Badr University in Cairo
Cairo, 11728, Egypt
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