Utilization of the Community Engagement Studio model to facilitate participatory design of a multicenter randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of scoliosis specific exercise rehabilitation

2026-01-11 rehabilitation medicine and physical therapy Title + abstract only

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IntroductionEngaging individuals with lived experience enhances the rigor and real-world relevance of clinical research. In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), where non-surgical evidence remains limited, involving patients and caregivers informs design, recruitment, and retention for future trials. MethodsUsing the Community Engagement (CE) Studio model, we conducted a 1.5-hour virtual session with children aged 10-16 years with AIS and their caregivers residing in North America. Participan...