Research study for children and adults ages 10 to 21 years old with scoliosis

IRB/UVA Tracking #
14920
Principal Investigator
Keith R Bachmann
Contact
Ashley Byrne
Contact Email
Contact Phone
434.924.0871
Official Trial Title
Idiopathic Scoliosis Outcomes Database Registry
Study Description

UVa Health System, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Pediatrics, seeks children and adults ages 10 to 21 with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis for a research study.

The purpose of the study is compare surgical vs non-surgical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Study involves filling out a 10 minute questionnaire, clinical photographs, and a routine clinical exam. There will be 4-6 study related visits that correspond to normal clinic follow-ups. Each visit will last approximately 45 minutes.

Participant’s insurance company will be billed for tests and procedures associated with clinical care. There is no compensation for completing the questionnaire or the clinical photographs.

For more information please contact:
Ashley Byrne
(434) 243-0289, aeb6q@virginia.edu
IRB-HSR # 14920

Principal Investigator: Mark F. Abel, MD

Compensation

No Compensation