New ultrasound method could spare thousands of girls from unnecessary x-rays
NCT ID NCT06828068
First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether a radiation-free ultrasound system can accurately screen for scoliosis in young girls in Hong Kong, reducing the need for X-rays. Researchers focused on girls around age 10 who are at higher risk for curve progression. The goal was to see if ultrasound could correctly identify those needing specialist referral, avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SCOLIOSIS are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Locations
-
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.