Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Preference Study of Motion Sparing Spinal Growth Modulation versus Spinal Fusion

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to administer a patient preference survey that will be used to understand patient preferences in scoliosis treatment, specifically fusion versus nonfusion surgical treatment approaches.

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 age ≥ 10 to < 22 with the diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis being seen for scoliosis treatment (any skeletal maturity level, Risser 0-5).
Curves > 35 degrees, < 70 degrees,
Patient has consulted with a spine specialist regarding surgery of treatment of their scoliosis and surgery (fusion or non-fusion) has been considered, or the patient has undergone surgery for treatment of their scoliosis within the past three years.
English speaking with parent/guardian present and willing to participate.
Male and females.
Patients < 3 years postop fusion and/or tether.

Exclusion Criteria:

None.

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 Annalise Larson, M.D.	Closed-enrolling by invitation What is this? (?) "Close" Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.	Contact information: Annalise Larson M.D. Larson.Noelle@mayo.edu
Minneapolis, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Annalise Larson, M.D.	Closed-enrolling by invitation What is this? (?) "Close" Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.	Contact information: Annalise Larson M.D. Larson.Noelle@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Annalise Larson, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

Contact information:

Annalise Larson M.D.

Larson.Noelle@mayo.edu

Minneapolis, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Annalise Larson, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

Contact information:

Annalise Larson M.D.

Larson.Noelle@mayo.edu

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