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NCT Number: NCT05803837

Thoracotomy Effects on Pulmonary Function Test and Chest Expansion

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect that corrective surgery for scoliosis would have on pulmonary function as well as the circumference of the chest. As a result, the current investigation was carried out on thirty individuals who had idiopathic scoliosis and had been admitted to the hospital. Before the surgery, after it had been completed (on the fifth day), and again three months later, the pulmonary function was tested.

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Key information

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Age range

12 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cairo University

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 215879, Egypt

About this study

The purpose of this study was to see how corrective scoliosis surgery affected pulmonary function and chest circumference. As a result, the current investigation was carried out on 30 individuals brought to the hospital with idiopathic scoliosis. The pulmonary function was assessed before surgery, on the fifth day following surgery, and three months thereafter.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Exclusion criteria

  • smoking.
  • Associated comorbidity that affects PFT.
  • Any contraindication interfering with performing spirometry.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. chest expansion

    Time frame: 10 months

    chest circumference meaurement

  2. PFT

    Time frame: 10 months for each parameter

    PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST

    • Vital capacity (Liter).
    • Forced VITAL Capacity (Liter).
    • Maximal voluntary breathing (Liter).

Secondary outcomes

  1. cobb angle

    Time frame: 10 months

    In terms of measuring the major curve Cobb's angle, patient in a standing posterior-anterior (PA) radiograph, the angle is composed of two intersecting lines: the upper endplate of the main thoracic curve upper vertebra and the lower endplate of the main curve lower vertebra. These lines meet at the point where the upper endplate of the main thoracic curve upper vertebra and the lower endplate of the main curve lower vertebra meet.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Concave Thoracoplasty on Chest Circumference and Ventilatory Function in Adolescence With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Apr 7, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 7, 2023

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