Kids' scoliosis study tracks movement and muscle changes

NCT ID NCT02610855

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 200 children aged 9-16 with scoliosis to see how spinal fusion surgery or bracing affects their muscle function and daily activity. Participants wear activity monitors and undergo muscle stiffness tests at the start and one year later. The goal is to learn more about how scoliosis and its treatments impact movement and muscle health.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how scoliosis treatments impact daily movement and muscle health, potentially leading to improved rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new therapy, and results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SCOLIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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