Improving spinal growth modulation using a new model
Improving Spinal Growth Modulation using a Novel Kyphotic Porcine Model
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-10841148
This study is looking at how different levels of tension in a special device can help improve spinal growth in children with spine deformities, using a unique animal model, to find better ways to treat these issues without needing major surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10841148 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different tether tensions can affect spinal growth in children with deformities by using a novel kyphotic porcine model. The study aims to understand how both straight and deformed spines respond to these tensions and to compare the effectiveness of tether techniques with and without specific surgical interventions. By exploring these methods, the research seeks to enhance non-fusion techniques that allow for growth and correction of spinal deformities in pediatric patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children with spinal deformities who are still in their growth phase.
Not a fit: Patients who have already undergone spinal fusion or are not in the growth phase may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options for children with spinal deformities, allowing for growth and correction without the need for traditional spinal fusion.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been promising attempts to use flexible vertebral tethers for spinal correction, this specific approach using a kyphotic porcine model is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HALANSKI, MATTHEW A — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: HALANSKI, MATTHEW A
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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