New minimally invasive surgery could ease recovery for kids with spine curvature

NCT ID NCT07594574

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

Summary

This study compares a new, less invasive surgery to the standard open surgery for children with paralytic scoliosis (a curved spine) after a spinal cord injury. The minimally invasive approach uses smaller cuts and aims to correct the spine while causing less blood loss, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. The trial includes 39 children aged 6 to 20 with severe pelvic tilt and spine curvature.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Posterior minimally invasive correction surgery

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a safer, less traumatic surgical option for children with paralytic scoliosis, reducing hospital stays and complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 39 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Surgery always carries risks like infection or implant issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scoliosis spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China