Spine surgery study in toddlers pulled before it began
NCT ID NCT04527406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if operating on a congenital spine deformity (hemivertebra) in children aged 3-5 is better than waiting until after age 5. Children would have been randomly assigned to early surgery or bracing followed by later surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no conclusions can be drawn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- posterior hemivertebra resection (surgery)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that operating earlier (ages 3-5) improves spine alignment and reduces the need for later, more complex surgery.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn before any children were enrolled, so no results are available. Surgery in very young children carries risks like infection, bleeding, or need for repeat operations.
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