Brain oxygen check: new study monitors teens during spine surgery

NCT ID NCT06910228

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Joseph D. Tobias Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how moving a patient's body position during scoliosis surgery changes oxygen levels in the brain. Researchers will use a non-invasive light device on 50 teens aged 10-21. The goal is to learn how different head elevations affect brain oxygenation, which could help make surgeries safer.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help surgeons understand how to position patients during spine surgery to keep the brain well-oxygenated.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures oxygen levels briefly and may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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