Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group:Mindfulness-based intervention program
Control Group:8-week physiotherapy
Sponsors
Research Grant Council
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
10 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Adolescents who are aged between 10 to 15 years old; (2) AIS diagnosis confirmed by clinician; (3) Prescribed for brace treatment according to the SRS guideline; (4) Non-satisfactory bracing compliance (the latest weekly average bracing hours is less than or equal to 80% of the prescribed bracing hours).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Without parent's approval; (2) Adolescents who have previously practiced or are currently practicing meditation or mindful yoga; (3) Planned or conducted spine surgery; (4) Do not understand Cantonese (Cantonese is used by instructors and all materials of the intervention); (5) Presence of severe psychiatric disorders or those with suicidal ideation or suffered from significant disability which hinders class attendance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bracing Compliance; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Non-bracing specific quality; Bracing specific quality of life; Self-compassion; Emotional regulation; Self-efficacy; Mindful awareness and acceptance; Perceived stress scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactMs LEUNG Hiu Yan Christine
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed