Survey of Preferences Regarding Spinal Implants

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient and parent willingness to participate in a proposed randomized controlled trial evaluating a low vs. high implant density for surgical treatment of scoliosis.

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:   

  • Patients with a surgical magnitude scoliotic curve (>45 degrees) presenting with their parent/legal guardian (no foster children). 
  • Patients with any curve pattern may be included (Lenke 1-6, any modifiers). 
  • Only patients with idiopathic scoliosis will be included.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Inability to read/speak English. 
  • Patients with a neuromuscular condition or scoliosis that is not idiopathic.

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

A. Noelle Larson, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Vickie Treder CCRP

(507)538-3561

Treder.Vickie@mayo.edu

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Publications

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