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Scoliosis; Adolescence Clinical Trial in Fort Worth, TX

Access cutting-edge scoliosis; adolescence treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Fort Worth. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Cook Children's Health Care System

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Fort Worth

    Convenient for TX residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Fort Worth site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Scoliosis; Adolescence Study in Fort Worth

The purpose of this research is to look at the effect of massage therapy on the pain, anxiety, and quality of life that pediatric patients have after undergoing spinal fusion surgery. This is a single-site, prospective, randomized, interventional study design that will involve post-thoracic and post-lumbar spinal fusion surgeries of pediatric patients from 7 to 19 years of age that present to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. These patients will be identified prior to their scheduled spinal fusion surgery and recruited to enroll in the study. The planned spinal fusion surgeries are not considered part of this research project, but rather considered standard of care and would occur whether the patient is enrolled in this project or not. Enrolled participants will be followed during their inpatient stay and through their subsequent follow-up visits at weeks 2, 6, and 12. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a massage therapy group or a group that receives the standard (normal) care for recovery after surgery. The final study involvement will occur at week 16 (post-hospital discharge) where a study team member will administer a quality of life (PedsQL) questionnaire via phone or mail with the subject. Data will be collected after study related procedures are completed.

Sponsor: Cook Children's Health Care System

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Patients scheduled to undergo their first thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery
Able to participate and perform in a massage therapy as a recovery option
Participant needs to be verbal
Ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study

Exclusion Criteria

Prospective patients scheduled to undergo any spinal fusion other than a thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
Prospective patients scheduled to undergo a second or multiple thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery
Previous cardiac surgery
Chronic pain syndromes
Chronic opioid usage
History of psychosis
Prolonged bleeding
Intubation greater than 24 hours
Illicit/recreation drug use
Paralysis diagnosis
History of chronic pain requiring medical intervention
Neuromuscular scoliosis diagnosis
Cerebral palsy diagnosis
Developmental delay characteristics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Fort Worth?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06424158) has an active research site in Fort Worth, TX that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Scoliosis; Adolescence Treatment Options in Fort Worth, TX

If you're searching for scoliosis; adolescence treatment options in Fort Worth, TX, this clinical trial (NCT06424158) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Fort Worth research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced scoliosis; adolescence specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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