Prospective Database Registry of Scoliosis in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Full IRB Study Title:
Prospective Database Registry Study of Scoliosis in Children with Cerebral Palsy
IRB Study ID: 1618241
The goal of this study is to monitor long term-outcomes of scoliosis patients who receive surgical treatment, and patients who choose not to have surgery.
Study Sponsor:
Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation/Harms Study Group
We are currently recruiting
If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:
Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, 330-543-3193 or email research@akronchildrens.org
Who May Qualify:
Patients aged 8-21 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis. Patients may be pursuing spinal fusion surgery or have elected not to pursue surgery.
Who Does NOT Qualify:
Patients with:
- previous spine surgeries
- diagnosis of Rett’s syndrome
- concomitant lower extremity surgery
- Cornelia de Lange syndrome or similar pervasive genetic disorders
- tethered cord
- spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Lead Investigator
Todd Ritzman, MD, FAAOS, FAOA
Surgeon in Chief; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Fracture ClinicOrthopedicsPediatric Neuromuscular ClinicSpine Center
