Registry for tracking pediatric chest wall and spinal disorders
Official title: The Pediatric Spine Foundation
Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT02540915 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a registry to help doctors track and better understand chest wall and spinal disorders in kids treated at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2013 |
| Main results expected | December 2050 |
| Study ends | December 2050 |
| Registry record updated | October 10, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02540915 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are patients aged 17 and under who are being treated for chest wall deformities, spine deformities, or spinal disorders at Children's Hospital Colorado.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are enrolled in another spine registry may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Pediatric Spine Foundation is a registry aimed at helping spine surgeons efficiently identify and monitor patients with chest wall and spinal disorders. This registry facilitates both retrospective and prospective studies, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of specific spinal conditions. By collecting data on patients treated at Children's Hospital Colorado, the registry aims to improve treatment approaches and outcomes for these disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the quality of care and treatment outcomes for children with chest wall and spinal disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While this registry approach is common in clinical settings, the specific focus on pediatric chest wall and spinal disorders may provide novel insights into treatment outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients 17 and under that are being treated at Children's Hospital Colorado Orthopaedic department for a chest wall deformity, spine deformity and/or spinal disorder. However, patients must be/have been 11 or under at their initial treatment/evaluation at Children's Hospital Colorado to be included in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Enrollment in another spine registry
Where it's running
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sumeet Garg, MD — Children's Hopsital Colorado
- Study coordinator: Tyler Feddema, BS
- Email: tyler.feddema@childrenscolorado.org
- Phone: 720) 777-5809
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.