Posterior spinal fusion outcomes and complications for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Official title: Surgical Outcomes and Complications of Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Run by Assiut University · NCT07092917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see if posterior spinal fusion corrects the Cobb angle and what complications occur in adolescents (10–18 years) with moderate-to-severe idiopathic scoliosis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut, Egypt) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 30, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07092917 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adolescents aged 10–18 with idiopathic scoliosis, Risser 4–5, Lenke types 2–4, and primary curves of 40°–70° who are candidates for surgical correction.
✕Probably not a fit
Those with congenital or neuromuscular scoliosis, prior spinal surgery, restrictive lung disease, severe comorbidities, or curves outside the 40°–70° range are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study follows adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who undergo posterior spinal fusion to measure radiological correction and record surgical complications. Eligible patients are aged 10–18 with Risser 4–5, Lenke types 2–4, and primary curves between 40° and 70° treated at a single center. Investigators will compare preoperative and postoperative Cobb angles on radiographs and collect perioperative data including blood loss, operative time, length of stay, and adverse events. Results will describe degree of correction, complication rates, and factors associated with outcomes to inform surgical decision-making.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could give patients and surgeons clearer expectations about curvature correction and complication risks after posterior fusion.
How similar studies have gone: Posterior spinal fusion is a widely used, well-studied technique that generally achieves substantial Cobb angle correction with known complication profiles, so this work adds center-specific outcome data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Male and female Adolescents aged 10 to 18 years diagnosed with AIS * Patients with Risser sign 4 and 5 indicating maturity of the skeletal system * Patents with lenke classification system 2,3,4 * Curvature between 40 and 70 degrees Cobb angle indicating moderate to severe scoliosis suitable for surgical correction * Candidates for surgical intervention due to rapid progression of deformity more than 5 degrees per year ,functional limitations Exclusion Criteria: * • Congenital or neuromuscular scoliosis * Pre operative restrictive lung function * Previous spinal surgery * Severe co morbidities preventing surgical intervention .
Where it's running
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Assiut university hospitals
Asyut, Egypt, Egypt Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.