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Spinal Tethering for Scoliosis
Study Summary
This trial reports the long-term clinical outcomes of skeletally immature patients treated with AVBT, specifically in regards to effect on three-dimensional spine growth, maintenance of major Cobb angle, and complications associated with both the procedure and the device.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- Bracing did not work or caused me issues.I have a condition that makes spinal surgery not beneficial for me.My bones are strong enough for screw fixation.I have an infection or skin issue at the surgery area.I have been diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis.I am scheduled for AVBT surgery.I am a young patient undergoing AVBT for worsening scoliosis.I have had surgery on my spine where I am now seeking treatment.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Group 1: Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any slots available to join this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative, the clinicaltrials.gov database verifies that this medical experiment is in search of participants who meet its criteria. The trial was initially listed on September 9th 2021 and revised most recently on July 5th 2022; 106 patients are needed to be recruited from nine sites across the country."
What is the total quantity of health care facilities that are currently administrating this experiment?
"Nine locations are currently looking for trial participants, including Shriners Children's Portland in Portland, Children's National Hospital in Washington, and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in Saint Paul. Other facilities exist as well."
How many individuals are partaking in this research endeavor?
"The medical study necessitates recruiting 106 suitable participants across two sites: Shriners Children's Portland in Portland, Oregon and Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C."
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