Study of a new growing rod system for childhood scoliosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a special growing rod system for young children with severe scoliosis. It helps straighten the spine while allowing the chest and lungs to grow properly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 10 years old, or has a certain bone maturity score (Risser 0 or Sanders 1-4).
- The spine curve is more than 30 degrees (Cobb angle).
- The upper spine (chest area) is shorter than 22 centimeters from top to bottom.
- There is a risk that the chest is not growing well enough to support breathing (thoracic insufficiency syndrome).
- Your child has not had spine surgery before.
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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