Minimally invasive vs. open spine surgery for scoliosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of spine surgery for teenagers and young adults with scoliosis: a newer, minimally invasive surgery versus standard open surgery. Researchers want to see which approach leads to a better recovery, less pain, and improved quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have idiopathic scoliosis (a curve in your spine with no known cause).
- You are between 10 and 25 years old.
- You are planning to have a surgery called 'posterior correction' to straighten your spine.
- Your main spine curve (Cobb angle) is 75 degrees or less.
- You have not had surgery on the same part of your spine before.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less, and you do not have certain psychological conditions (like substance abuse) that would make the study unsafe for you.
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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