Temperament and Character Traits in Young Men With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study was designed to investigate whether the temperament and character traits of young men with idiopathic scoliosis differ from healthy individuals of the same age group and characteristics.

Detailed Description
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All patients who applied to the orthopedics and traumatology department between July 2017 and June 2018 for a medical board examination were evaluated by physical and radiological examination. According to the Cobb method, individuals with a Cobb angle greater than 10° were diagnosed with Idiopathic Scoliosis. In the same period, healthy individuals who applied for the same examination and met the inclusion criteria were determined as the control group by random sampling method. All participants were evaluated by a senior psychiatrist. Before the interview, all subjects fully informed about the purpose and scope of the study. After their permission was obtained the study and control groups completed a socio-demographic data form consisting of questions about detailed personal and medical history and, the participants were asked to fill in the TCI.

Official Title
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Temperament and Character Traits in Young Men Diagnosed With Idiopathic Scoliosis

Conditions
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Idiopathic Scoliosis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Radiation: X-ray radiograghy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria were 18 years of age and older, adequate level of education (at least primary school graduates) and capable of taking the tests and structured interview form, agreed to participate in the study, diagnosed with IS and did not have any psychiatric follow-up and treatment history. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who were younger than 18 years of age, did not accept to participate in the study, had psychiatric disorders according to DSM V diagnostic criteria, additional medical disorders, and who were not at the level of education to take the tests and structured interview form were excluded from the study.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Patients group<br>All patients who applied to the orthopedics and traumatology department between July 2017 and June 2018 for a medical board examination were evaluated by physical and radiological examination. According to the Cobb method, individuals with a Cobb angle greater than 10° were diagnosed with Idiopathic Scoliosis. All participants were evaluated by a senior psychiatrist. Before the interview, all subjects fully informed about the purpose and scope of the study. After their permission was obtained the study and control groups completed a socio-demographic data form consisting of questions about detailed personal and medical history and, the participants were asked to fill in the TCI. | Radiation: X-ray radiograghy<br>* Cobb angles of the patient and control groups were determined by using X-Ray radiography used in the radiological examination routinely applied to the individuals who applied for the health board examination.<br>|
| Control group<br>All patients who applied to the orthopedics and traumatology department between July 2017 and June 2018 for a medical board examination were evaluated by physical and radiological examination. Healthy individuals who applied for the same examination and met the inclusion criteria were determined as the control group by random sampling method. All participants were evaluated by a senior psychiatrist. Before the interview, all subjects fully informed about the purpose and scope of the study. After their permission was obtained the control group completed a socio-demographic data form consisting of questions about detailed personal and medical history and, the participants were asked to fill in the TCI. | Radiation: X-ray radiograghy<br>* Cobb angles of the patient and control groups were determined by using X-Ray radiography used in the radiological examination routinely applied to the individuals who applied for the health board examination.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temperament and Character Traits in Young Men Diagnosed With Idiopathic Scoliosis - First Evaluation | Examining the X-ray radiograph results of all individuals who applied for a medical board examination report between July 2017 and July 2018, and identifying those with and without idiopathic scoliosis | July 2017-July 2018 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Idiopathic scoliosis, temperament, character, personality, persistence, novelty-seeking