Spine deformity study aims to reveal best treatment path

NCT ID NCT00738439

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study follows nearly 2,000 adults with spinal deformity (curved spine) to compare outcomes between those who have surgery and those who do not. Researchers track X-rays, pain levels, and quality of life over time. The goal is to understand which approach works best for different patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Denver International Spine Center

    Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

  • Doug Burton, MD

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160-7387, United States

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287-0882, United States

  • NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

    New York, New York, 10010, United States

  • Scripps Clinic

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

  • University of California - Davis

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • University of California - San Francisco Medical Center

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

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