New ultrasound technique reveals how spine stiffens after fusionless surgery
NCT ID NCT04969770
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study used ultrasound to measure how the spine stiffens over time in children with neuromuscular scoliosis who had a new type of fusionless surgery. The researchers followed 36 participants, including those who had the surgery, those with the condition but no surgery, and healthy controls, for up to 2 years. The goal was to understand the biomechanical changes in the spine after this innovative procedure.
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 could help doctors understand how the spine stiffens after this new surgery, potentially improving future treatments for neuromuscular scoliosis.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, observational study with only 36 participants. It measured stiffness but did not test a treatment, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or new therapy.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Does the Body's immune reaction to spine surgery differ by scoliosis type?
- Iron pills before scoliosis surgery may cut transfusions and boost recovery
- Protein clues may predict scoliosis progression in teens
- New minimally invasive surgery could ease recovery for kids with spine curvature
- New pain block could cut opioid use in kids after back surgery
- Spine implant safety under review in 200 scoliosis patients