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First received: February 06, 2023

Clinical Trial: Effect of a Brace on the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Breathing

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Study of the Effect of a Cheneau-Toulouse-Munster Brace in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis on Respiratory Function

Brief Summary: This study intends to investigate the effect of bracing on respiratory function in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).In particular, it will look at the effect of the brace on respiratory function and 3D volume of the thoracic cage.An additional evaluation of the pressure forces of the brace, using a connected t-shirt, will be carried out.The investigators hypothesise that the brace will decrease the respiratory parameters and 3D volume of the thoracic cage, especially during deep breathing.

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