Breathing, exercise and sleep in teens with upper spine curve
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how scoliosis in the upper back affects your breathing, exercise ability, and sleep quality. If you join, you'll help researchers learn more about these problems so they can better support teenagers like you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 20 years old
- You have a scoliosis curve (Cobb angle) greater than 10 degrees
- Your curve is in the upper back (T-type) or upper and lower back (TL-type)
- You are currently wearing a back brace for your scoliosis
- You have not had spinal surgery, no neurological disorders, no psychiatric disorders, and are not pregnant
- You agree to take part in the study
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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