Current Research Studies
Orthopedics - Non-Fusion Spinal Deformity Correction in Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Database Registry Study of the HARMS Study Group
Condition or Therapy:
Vertebral Body Tethering in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Category:
Seattle Children's Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
What is the goal of this study?
To evaluate the efficacy of non-fusion surgical treatment of Spinal Deformity Correction in Idiopathic Scoliosis, as well as to evaluate the safety of non-fusion surgical treatment of Spinal Deformity Correction in Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Who can join the study?
- Patients 8 years and older with idiopathic scoliosis scheduled for a vertebral body tethering procedure
What will happen if my child takes part in this study?
- Subjects enrolled at preoperative visit
- Health information and questionnaires will be collected from all clinic visits and surgeries
- Deidentified data will be entered into the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation’s database
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact orthoresearchteam@seattlechildrens.org
