Could an extra spinal cut straighten scoliosis better?

NCT ID NCT05379868

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

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a posterior column osteotomy—a small cut in the spinal joints—during standard scoliosis surgery improves spine straightening in adolescents. Half of the participants will receive the extra procedure, and half will not. The study measures curve correction, lung function, pain, and quality of life to see if the extra step is worth it.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Posterior column osteotomy (a surgical procedure that removes part of the spinal joints to help straighten the spine)
What this could lead to: If the extra spinal cut improves curve correction without raising risks, it could become the standard surgical approach for adolescent scoliosis.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and the benefit is uncertain. The extra procedure may increase blood loss or complications without improving outcomes.

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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

Helsinki University Hospital

Helsinki, FI-00029, Finland
Turku University Hospital

Turku, 20900, Finland

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