Bright light in the morning may slow spine curves in kids

NCT ID NCT07424703

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using a bright blue light device for 15-30 minutes each morning can slow the progression of idiopathic scoliosis in children aged 10-15 who are night owls. The trial will enroll 120 participants and follow them for 6 months, measuring spine curve changes and quality of life. It also includes sleep hygiene education for all participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bright light therapy device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow or prevent scoliosis worsening in children who tend to be night owls.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The effect may be small or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

circadian rhythm sleep disorder, delayed sleep phase type idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DELAYED SLEEP PHASE EVENINGNESS IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
RECRUITING

Zhejiang, Zhejiang, 325000, China

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