ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS (AIS)

This study compares a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to guide exercises versus traditional Schroth exercises for teens with scoliosis. About 300 adolescents aged 10-18 with mild to moderate curves will participate. The goal is to see if the AI approach better sl…

This study tests whether a pain management plan without opioids works as well as the usual opioid-containing plan for teenagers having scoliosis surgery. About 58 teens aged 10-20 will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the opioid-free approach can control pain just as well, whil…

This study looks at whether adding a high-tech balance training machine (HUBER 360) to standard scoliosis exercises can improve balance and quality of life in teens with mild scoliosis. About 72 adolescents aged 10–17 with a spinal curve between 10 and 25 degrees will take part. …

This study looks at whether doing specific flexibility exercises before spinal fusion surgery can improve outcomes for teens aged 10-18 with scoliosis. Researchers want to see if these exercises can reduce the number of vertebrae that need to be fused, shorten surgery time, and l…

This study checks if a computer decision-support tool helps doctors pick better treatments for teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis (curved spine). About 178 teens aged 10-18 will have their cases reviewed by doctors, who will make treatment plans before and after seeing the tool'…