Bright Light Therapy for Teen Scoliosis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special bright light device at certain times of day can help improve spine curvature in teenagers with scoliosis. It is for adolescents who are night owls and have mild to moderate scoliosis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 15 years old.
- You tend to be more of a night owl (evening person).
- You have been diagnosed with scoliosis (curved spine) and had a full spine X-ray.
- Your spine curve is less than 40 degrees and you are still growing.
- You are willing to use a bright light device and come to follow-up visits.
- You do not have any serious eye disease, sleep disorder, or other major health condition that might interfere with the therapy.
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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