Tracking long-term results of spine tethering in growing teens
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study follows kids who have a surgery called anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) for growing-related, idiopathic scoliosis. It looks at how well the curve stays corrected over time and how the spine grows, which may help improve future care decisions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have idiopathic scoliosis (a spinal curve with no known cause)
- You are planning to have AVBT surgery to help correct a worsening curve
- You are still growing (your bones are not fully mature yet)
- Your curve measurement (major Cobb angle) is between 30° and 65°
- Your imaging shows your spine bone size/shape can safely hold the surgical screws
- You tried a brace but it did not work or you couldn’t tolerate it
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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