UNderstanding the Causes Of Idiopathic Scoliosis Through the Longitudinal Analysis of Proteomic Markers: the UNCOIL Study (NCT07634627)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to find clinical, demographic, and protein biomarkers that scoliosis progression (scoliosis curve increases) and/or differ between participants with scoliosis versus those without scoliosis. The investigators aim to answer the following questions: 1. Are age, sex, skeletal maturity, and family history associated with scoliosis curve progression? 2. Do protein levels differ between progressive and non-progressive cases? 3. Do protein levels change between baseline and follow-up visits in progressive and non-progressive scoliosis cases? 4. Do proteins differ between participants with AIS vs those without AIS? 5. Do proteins or change in proteins differ between participants with AIS vs those with scoliosis secondary to neuromuscular conditions. Participants will: * Participate in two research visits 6-12 months apart at a Children's Hospital Colorado location. * Participate in a blood draw at each study visit to collect about 3 tablespoons of blood. * Fill out surveys yearly regarding new medical visits, pain, physical function, anxiety and depression, medical and family history, and current medications.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz — Aurora, Colorado
Age range: 10 Years to 17 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz — Aurora, Colorado
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (720) 777-1050
Email: siera.rossi@cuanschutz.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.