New 3D-Printed brace aims to make scoliosis treatment less painful for teens

NCT ID NCT06785207

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new 3D-printed scoliosis brace that has flexible sections to improve comfort. Five teens aged 8-18 who already wear a standard brace will try the new brace and compare how it feels during everyday tasks like sitting and putting on shoes. The goal is to see if a more comfortable brace helps teens wear it more consistently.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 3D-printed scoliosis brace with variable flexibility
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a more comfortable scoliosis brace that helps teens wear it longer and better manage their spine curvature.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The brace is still a prototype and may not be more comfortable than current braces.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis juvenile idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SCOLIOSIS IDIOPATHIC ADOLESCENT TREATMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Align Clinic
RECRUITING

The Woodlands, Texas, 77380, United States
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
COMPLETED

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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