Orthopaedic Surgery

Category: Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, HIC#12688
Title:
BrAIST - BRACING IN ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
Contact:Karen Johnson
Phone:(434)924-5938
E-mail:kms4c@virginia.edu

UVa Health System, Department of Pediatrics, Orthopedics Division seeks ages 10 to 15 years with idiopathic scoliosis for a research study.

The purpose of the study is look at the different treatments of scoliosis and the outcomes of these treatments. Study involves randomization into one of two study groups. One group will be braced to treat their scoliosis. The other group will be watched.

Participants in the Watched group will come in for a minimum of 2 visits per year.

The Braced group, will come in for at least 3 visits over 1 year.

Each visit will take about 2-3 hours.

Participation in the study will last about 3 years, or until you stop growing, whichever is later.

No compensation is provided for this study.

Contact Information:
For more information please contact:
Karen S. Johnson 434-924-5938 or 800-627-8596 ext. 4-5938
IRB-HSR# 12688

Principal Investigator: Mark Abel, MD
Primary Investigator: Abel Mark, F
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
 Accepts adult enrollment :NO
Accepts minor enrollment :YES