Stretching before surgery: could simple exercises improve scoliosis outcomes?
NCT ID NCT07516574
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether doing special flexibility exercises for 6 months before spinal fusion surgery helps teens with scoliosis. Researchers want to see if it leads to fusing fewer vertebrae, better curve correction, shorter surgery, and less time in the hospital. Forty teens aged 10-18 with curves over 40 degrees are taking part.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pre-operative scoliosis-specific exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that doing special exercises before surgery helps teens recover better, need fewer vertebrae fused, and spend less time in the hospital.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The exercises may not make a meaningful difference in surgery outcomes, and results may not apply to all teens with scoliosis.
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Clinical Science Building, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R8, Canada