Vitamin D's role in treating adolescent scoliosis
Official title: The Role of VitD in Rehabilitation of Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
Run by University of Ioannina · NCT03582917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if giving vitamin D to teenagers with scoliosis can help improve their spinal shape and health over two years.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Ioannina Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Asvestochóri and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 20, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 6, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03582917 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis and a Risser sign of less than 3-4.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with neuromuscular diseases, metabolic disorders, or significant organ dysfunction 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
This prospective study aims to investigate the impact of vitamin D on the development and correction of spinal deformities in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will undergo a thorough medical history assessment, including measurements of age, body size, and bone density. They will be divided into two groups based on their vitamin D levels, with those having low levels receiving supplementation. Follow-up evaluations will occur every six months for two years, incorporating clinical, laboratory, and radiological assessments to monitor progress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance treatment options for adolescents with scoliosis by utilizing vitamin D supplementation to improve spinal health.
How similar studies have gone: While the role of vitamin D in bone health is well-established, this specific approach in treating adolescent scoliosis is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis * Risser sign \<3-4 Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular diseases * metabolic disease * Liver, lung, thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders.
Where it's running
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Papanikolaou General Hospital
Asvestochóri, Greece Recruiting -
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Ioannina
Ioannina, Greece Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lazaros Tagkalidis
- Email: akissdoc@hotmail.com
- Phone: +30 6977252028
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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.