ScoliScreen

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a progressive spinal deformity that develops adolescents. If left untreated, AIS can cause pain, postural abnormalities, and impact significantly on self-image and quality of life. In severe cases, spinal surgery may be required.

If scoliosis can be identified early, treatment can prevent progression of the disease.

Researchers from Macquarie University have teamed up with ScoliCare, a leading company in the conservative management of scoliosis in Australia, to investigate the suitability of a web-based phone application (app) called ScoliScreen for the detection of scoliosis in adolescents.

Do you have a child who you think needs to be screened for scoliosis?

We are looking for volunteers aged between 10-17 years who have not been diagnosed with scoliosis to help us evaluate the ScoliScreen app.

Participation in this research study takes approximately 20 minutes and can be done at the ScoliCare clinic (South) in Kogarah.

Eligible participants will receive a $30 gift voucher for their participation.

To find out if your child is eligible to take part in this research, please click on the link below:

ScoliScreen Study Participation

We will then contact you to discuss your child's eligibility to take part in the study and answer any questions that you may have.

This study has been reviewed and granted ethics approval by the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee No: 520221100236341