Kids with low back stress injury may get a brace
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a soft spinal brace (or no brace) helps children and teens with a new stress-type injury in the lower spine seen on MRI. It aims to see if bracing improves pain and healing when there is no fracture line.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 8 to 18
- Your MRI shows a new acute stress reaction in the lower back bone (pars area or another back-lower-spine spot)
- Your MRI/CT does not show a fracture line
- You have low back pain
- You can have the study team review MRI/CT images and you (and a caregiver) can sign consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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