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
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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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Akademiska University hospital
Uppsala, Uppsala County, 75185, Sweden
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