New study aims to improve surgery for twisted spines
NCT ID NCT04885244
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is tracking 500 adults with complex spinal deformities (like scoliosis or kyphosis) who undergo minimally invasive surgery. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and quality of life over time to find the best surgical approaches and reduce complications. The goal is to create clear guidelines for surgeons to improve patient outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- minimally invasive spine surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could establish best-practice guidelines for minimally invasive surgery, leading to better outcomes and fewer complications for patients with spinal deformities.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary widely due to differences in surgical techniques and patient conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Barrow Neurological Institute
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Columbia University - New York-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10034, United States
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Duke University Health System
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Louisiana Spine Institute
RECRUITINGShreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States
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Rush University, Department of Neurosurgery
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Semmes-Murphey
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38120, United States
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Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of California - San Francisco Medical Center
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33125, United States
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University of Michigan, Department of Neurosurgery
COMPLETEDAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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