A Study to Gather Genetic information for Further Study from Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis and Their Families

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to gather samples for identifying genetic factors that make children susceptible to ideopathic scoliosis and influence disease progression. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Children treated at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital or at other recruitment sites
    • Also one or both parents with or without Idiopathic Scoliosis as controls for family-based association studies
    • In some instances we will recruit other affected family members (i.e. siblings, fraternal twins, or half-siblings with IS)
  • Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) without other co-existing diagnoses
  • All ages included. No age restriction applies
  • No particular race, ethnic group, or gender is targeted or excluded from this research
  • Availability for future contact is not a requirement of this study
    • However, with the donor-subject’s consent, they may be contacted as a liaison to another family member who has expressed interest in participating
  • Ability to give informed consent required

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Todd Milbrandt, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Vickie Treder CCRP

(507) 538-5790

Treder.Vickie@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available