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Yoga for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
English speaking patient and parents
Be younger than 65 years old
Must not have
Non idiopathic scoliosis diagnosis
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 14 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to determine if yoga can help reduce pain & meds for adolescents with severe Scoliosis needing surgery & help return to activities sooner.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis who are planning to undergo spinal fusion surgery. They must have internet and computer access. It's not suitable for those without these resources or those with non-idiopathic scoliosis.
What is being tested?
The study tests if a yoga program, started six weeks before surgery, can reduce the need for pain medications and help patients return to activities sooner after their spinal fusion surgery.
What are the potential side effects?
Yoga is generally safe but may include muscle soreness or strain. Since it's a nonpharmacologic approach, it avoids side effects associated with pain medication.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I and my parents can speak English.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My scoliosis is not caused by unknown reasons.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~14 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 14 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Length of hospital stay
Morphine Equivalent Units
Pain scores
+2 more
Secondary study objectives
Compliance with yoga videos

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Yoga groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will be asked to do a 6 week series of yoga videos at home pre- and post-surgery.
Group II: Study groupActive Control1 Intervention
This group will be given standard pre- and post-surgery movement instructions.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Yoga
2008
Completed Phase 3
~3830

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North AmericaOTHER
7 Previous Clinical Trials
1,420 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Texas at AustinLead Sponsor
375 Previous Clinical Trials
86,255 Total Patients Enrolled
~18 spots leftby Nov 2025
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