SCOLIOSIS IDIOPATHIC

This study compares two treatments—casting and bracing—for children under 3 with early-onset scoliosis. The goal is to see which method better controls spine curvature and improves quality of life. About 71 children and their parents are taking part.

This study was designed to test a device called the Globus Reflect Tether for children and teens with scoliosis who are still growing. The device is surgically attached to the spine to hold the curve in place, allowing the other side to grow and gradually straighten the spine. Th…

This study tests whether a special type of X-ray called DXA, taken while lying down, can measure spine curves as well as standard standing X-rays in people with scoliosis. About 20 participants will have both types of images taken, and researchers will compare the results and ask…

This study looks at whether sleep-disordered breathing, like obstructive sleep apnea, is linked to worsening spine curves in children with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers will follow 405 children aged 6 to 15 with mild to moderate scoliosis. They will measure spine curves and s…

This study was designed to see if a special saltwater solution (buffered 2% hypertonic saline) is better than standard fluids for children and teens having spine surgery for scoliosis. The goal was to compare how the body's acid-base balance and electrolyte levels changed during …

This study looks at 84 teens with scoliosis to see if the way they put pressure on their feet is linked to the shape of their spine curve. Participants simply stand on a pressure-sensing mat while doctors also check their spine X-rays. The goal is to better understand how scolios…