Spine surgery in kids: how well does it hold up over time?

NCT ID NCT03772119

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 150 children aged 3 to 10 who have surgery to remove a hemivertebra (a wedge-shaped spinal bone that causes curvature). Researchers will track how well the spine stays corrected as the child grows and watch for complications like nerve problems or poor bone healing. The goal is to better understand the risks and long-term benefits of this operation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: surgical resection of hemivertebra
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could confirm that surgical removal of hemivertebra is a safe and effective way to correct spinal deformities in children.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up study, not a controlled trial. Surgery carries risks like nerve damage (up to 20% in some reports), bleeding, and incomplete correction. Results may not apply to all children.

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HEMIVERTEBRA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pediatric Surgery Service, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP
RECRUITING

Paris, 75019, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Armand Trousseau Hospital, AP-HP
RECRUITING

Paris, 75012, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Bordeaux
RECRUITING

Bordeaux, 33000, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Grenoble
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Grenoble, 38043, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Lyon
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Lyon, 69677, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Marseille
RECRUITING

Marseille, 13005, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Nantes
RECRUITING

Nantes, 44093, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Necker Hospital, AP-HP
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Paris, 75730, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Nice
RECRUITING

Nice, 06200, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Rennes
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Rennes, 35203, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Saint-Etienne
RECRUITING

Saint-Etienne, 42055, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Toulouse
RECRUITING

Toulouse, 31059, France
Pediatric Surgery Service, University Hospital, Tours
RECRUITING

Tours, 37044, France