Spine curve and forward head posture in teens with scoliosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how the curve of the spine (scoliosis) relates to forward head posture — a condition where the head juts forward in front of the neck. The goal is to understand this connection, which may help improve treatment for teens with scoliosis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis — a curvature of the spine that appears in teens and has no known cause.
- Your spine's main curve measures more than 10 degrees on X-ray.
- Your head sits forward relative to your neck, with a CVA (head-neck angle) of less than 48 degrees.
- You have not had spine surgery before, and your scoliosis is not due to an underlying condition like Marfan syndrome, neurofibromatosis, or a birth defect.
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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