New study tests if keyhole spine surgery can beat traditional scoliosis operation

NCT ID NCT07203586

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

Summary

This study compares two types of back surgery for teens and young adults with scoliosis (a curved spine). One is the standard open surgery, and the other is a newer, minimally invasive approach that uses smaller cuts and advanced imaging. The goal is to see if the less invasive method is just as safe and effective, while possibly reducing pain, blood loss, and hospital stay. The trial will follow 180 participants for two years after surgery.

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 scoliosis surgery (procedure)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that minimally invasive surgery is as safe and effective as open surgery, leading to less pain, less blood loss, and faster recovery for scoliosis patients.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small trial (180 participants) that hasn't started recruiting yet. Minimally invasive surgery is technically challenging, and it may not achieve the same curve correction or have higher complication rates than open surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis juvenile idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Akademiska University hospital

    Uppsala, Uppsala County, 75185, Sweden

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