Can a brace straighten more than just the spine?

NCT ID NCT06569030

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a Chêneau spinal brace improves spine and leg alignment in 30 teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Participants wore the brace at least 18 hours daily, and researchers measured changes after 3 and 6 months using X-rays and other tests. The goal was to see if the brace provides 3D correction beyond just the main curve.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chêneau spinal orthosis (brace)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that the brace improves spine and leg alignment in teens with scoliosis, guiding better treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. Braces can be uncomfortable and may not fully correct the curve.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Acıbadem Üniversitesi Maslak Hastanesi Omurga Sağlık Merkezi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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