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Tonsil surgery may straighten spines in kids with sleep apnea

NCT ID NCT07332780

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether removing the tonsils and adenoids can slow or stop the progression of scoliosis (curved spine) in children aged 6 to 15 who also have mild sleep-disordered breathing. Half of the 160 participants will have surgery within 4 weeks, while the other half will receive sleep advice and monitoring. Researchers will measure spine curvature and quality of life over 12 months to see if the surgery helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Adenotonsillectomy (surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to slow or prevent scoliosis progression in children with sleep-disordered breathing, potentially reducing the need for braces or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 160 children. Surgery carries risks like bleeding or infection, and it is unclear if improving sleep will meaningfully affect spine curvature.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic scoliosis obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING (SDB)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University,

    RECRUITING

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China

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