Simple reach test could transform spine surgery planning

NCT ID NCT06258161

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new way to measure balance in adults with spinal deformity (like scoliosis). Researchers will use a 'functional reach test' where participants reach forward and sideways while wearing motion sensors. The goal is to give surgeons better information about balance limits during daily activities. The study includes 30 people — some with spinal deformity and some healthy — to compare results.

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 could give surgeons a better tool to assess balance limits in daily life, potentially improving surgical planning for spinal deformity patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study (30 participants) focused on measurement, not treatment. The new test may not prove useful or may not translate to better surgical outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SCOLIOSIS SCOLIOSIS KYPHOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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