SCOLIOSIS IDIOPATHIC

This study planned to test a device called the Globus Reflect Tether in children and teens with scoliosis who are still growing. The device was designed to hold the curved side of the spine so the other side could grow and straighten naturally. However, the study was withdrawn be…

This study compares two treatments—casting and bracing—for young children (up to age 3) with idiopathic early-onset scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves. The goal is to see which method better slows curve progression or corrects it, while also tracking quality of life. A…

This study looked at whether sleep-disordered breathing (like sleep apnea) is linked to faster spine curve worsening in children with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers followed 405 children aged 6 to 15 with mild to moderate curves. They measured spine angles and sleep quality to…

This study planned to compare a buffered 2% hypertonic saline solution with standard fluids given during spine surgery in children and teens aged 10 and older. The goal was to see how each fluid affects blood chemistry and how much fluid is needed. However, the study was withdraw…

This study tests whether a special lying-down scan (DXA) can measure spine curves as well as standard standing X-rays in people with scoliosis. About 20 patients with idiopathic scoliosis or cerebral palsy will have both types of images taken. The goal is to see if DXA gives less…

This study looks at how different types of scoliosis curves in teenagers affect the way pressure is distributed on their feet while standing. Researchers will measure foot pressure in 84 adolescents aged 10-18 with mild to moderate scoliosis. The goal is to understand how the bod…