NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS

This study tests whether giving iron supplements to teens with iron deficiency before scoliosis surgery can reduce the need for blood transfusions and improve thinking and physical recovery afterward. About 275 participants aged 10-26 will receive either iron pills or a placebo f…

This study follows 200 scoliosis patients who have received the Ennovate Complex implant to see how safe and effective it is over time. Researchers will track changes in pain and quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal is to confirm the device works well in real-w…

This study tests whether an erector spinae plane block (ESPB) — an injection of the anesthetic ropivacaine into back muscles — can reduce pain and the need for pain medication in children undergoing posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis. About 42 children with adolescent idiopath…

This study looks for proteins and other factors that might predict whether a teenager's scoliosis curve will get worse. Researchers will compare blood samples and health information from 500 teens with and without scoliosis over 6–12 months. The goal is to better understand what …

This study is a registry that collects information from children and teens up to age 21 who are having spine surgery with robotic and navigation tools. The goal is to track how accurately screws are placed and how much radiation patients and surgeons receive. No new treatment is …

This study is testing a new decision support tool for parents and doctors of children with neuromuscular scoliosis who are considering surgery. About 110 parent-child pairs will either use the tool or receive usual care. Researchers will measure how the tool affects decision qual…