No-Radiation scoliosis test could spare kids unnecessary X-Rays
NCT ID NCT07490886
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a radiation-free ultrasound system called Scolioscan can accurately screen for scoliosis in school children. Researchers will compare ultrasound results with standard X-rays in 160 children referred for screening. If the ultrasound proves reliable, it could reduce the number of unnecessary X-rays children are exposed to during scoliosis checks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Scolioscan ultrasound imaging system
- What this could lead to
- If proven accurate, ultrasound could replace X-rays for initial scoliosis screening, reducing radiation exposure for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (160 participants) focused on accuracy, not treatment. Ultrasound may not detect all cases, and X-rays may still be needed for confirmation.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
children referred for scoliosis screening
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * referred for scoliosis screening Exclusion Criteria: * extreme body stature
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 新界, Hong Kong