Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

This study tested a device called the Braive Growth Modulation System in 10 children with scoliosis (curved spine). The goal was to see if it could safely correct the curve as the child grows. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study looked at whether wearing a back brace can stop spine curves from getting worse in teens with scoliosis. About 383 teens with mild to moderate curves were either assigned to wear a brace for at least 18 hours a day or just be observed. The goal was to see if bracing le…

This study looked at whether giving teenagers a numbing medicine (lidocaine) through an IV during and after spine surgery could lower their need for strong painkillers (opioids) and help them recover faster. The trial planned to include 15 teens aged 12-18 with scoliosis, but it …

This study looked at two different combinations of anesthesia medicines given through an IV to teenagers having surgery for scoliosis. The goal was to see if one combination leads to less pain and less need for opioid painkillers after surgery. The study was small and ended early…

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …