New MRI technique could unlock secrets of scoliosis in kids
NCT ID NCT07331298
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study uses a special MRI scan to measure water movement in the spinal discs of children aged 8 to 16, both with and without scoliosis. The goal is to learn more about how the discs behave in scoliosis, which may help explain why the condition develops. The study involves 60 children and adds only a few extra minutes to a standard MRI.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help researchers better understand how scoliosis develops and progresses in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study that only measures disc properties—it does not test any treatment. Results may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Limoges University Hospital
RECRUITINGLimoges, 87042, France
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Toulouse University Hospital
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