Cobb Angle Measurement of Kyphosis and Scoliosis

Measurement of bone length in subjects diagnosed with kyphosis and scoliosis using the Lunar iDXA x-ray scan.

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Key information

Conditions

Kyphosis Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Scoliosis Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

To determine if bone density scanning (DEXA) and the use of a computer software program can make accurate measurements of the curvature(s) of the spine (Cobb angle)in patients with kyphosis and scoliosis compared to x-rays of the spine.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

18 years of age
Have Kyphosis or Scoliosis
Have had an x-ray of the spine performed within 3 months time

Exclusion criteria

Are unwilling to read and sign this document
Are pregnant or if you have not had a negative pregnancy test just prior to the iDXA scan.
Have severe deformities of your back
Unable to lay on the scanning table for the scan

Treatment and study plan

Lunar iDXA x-ray scan

Procedure

Subjects will lay either on their back or side depending whether subject has kyphosis or scoliosis. After the DEXA scan the computer will calculate the Cobb angle. The calculation of Cobb angle from the DEXA scan will be compared to the conventional spine x-ray.

Primary outcomes

Cobb angle measurements in degrees of spine curvature

Time frame: 3 year

Comparison of iDXA Cobb anle measurements with Cobb angle measurements from radiographs

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Collaborators

GE Healthcare

Registry information

Official study title

Traditional Cobb Angle Measurement of Kyphosis and Scoliosis Using Lunar IDXA

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Jun 17, 2014
Registry last updated: Jun 17, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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