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This study is testing a small, surgically implanted port and catheter system designed to deliver the SMA medication nusinersen without needing repeated spinal taps. The device is for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy who have difficulty with standard lumbar punctur…

This study is testing a new spinal implant system called VersaTie. It is designed to prevent a specific problem where the spine fails just above a long fusion surgery, which is a common and serious complication. Researchers will compare patients who receive the new device during …

This study aims to evaluate and improve the results of a less invasive surgical approach for adults with severe spinal deformities like scoliosis. It will follow 500 patients to track their pain, function, and recovery, and identify best practices to reduce complications and impr…

This large study aims to improve surgery for adults with severe spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis. Researchers will track 1,500 patients to identify the safest surgical techniques, manage pain better, and reduce complications. The goal is to create clear guidelines t…

This study is testing how accurately a new surgical robot can place screws in the spine during surgery. It will involve 45 patients aged 5 and older who need spinal surgery at a hospital in Amiens, France. The main goal is to collect data on the robot's safety and performance to …

This study is testing if adding a structured 20-minute yoga routine to standard care helps reduce back pain and improve quality of life for teens with scoliosis who aren't ready for surgery. Researchers at Johns Hopkins will compare 500 participants split into two groups: one rec…

This study aims to measure how hard children with conditions affecting their breathing muscles or lungs have to work to breathe. Researchers will insert a small, flexible tube through the nose to measure pressures in the chest and stomach. The goal is to better understand these b…