New spine surgery for kids shows early promise
NCT ID NCT07429656
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test a new surgical technique called Active Apex Correction (APC) in 15 children under 10 with early onset scoliosis. The procedure aims to straighten the spine by placing screws only on the outer side of the curve, avoiding cuts to the spine bones. Researchers will measure how much the spine lengthens and the curve improves after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Active Apex Correction (APC) surgical procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer a less invasive surgical option for young children with scoliosis, potentially reducing complications and improving spine growth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (15 participants) with no control group. The procedure is new and may not be safer or more effective than existing surgeries. Risks include surgical complications and limited generalizability.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut University Hospital
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71511, Egypt