Scoliosis Research Study

Currently there is a scoliosis treatment study underway, entitled Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial.(BrAIST). The purpose of this spine study is to compare the effectiveness of bracing as a treatment to prevent further curve progression for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Bracing is the current standard of care. This study will compare the risk of curve progression in adolescents diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis that wear a brace versus those that do not. This study will determine if there are factors that can predict the usefulness of bracing. Additionally, this study will evaluate the best dosing and bracing duration schedule, and how bracing affects the quality of life; including functioning and psychosocial issues.

This study will evaluate 500 adolescents aged 10 – 15 years of age, and conclude on August 2010. A sponsor of this study is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. For more information, visit the study site.