Sagittal Spine Balance in Patients With Chest Wall Deformity (NCT07070609) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sagittal Spine Balance in Patients With Chest Wall Deformity
Poland60 participantsStarted 2025-03-01
Plain-language summary
Does the funnel deformity affects the sagittal balance of the spine? This question is a result of a Principal Investigator's novel observation, that in some cases restoring the correct balance reduce the distance between the retracted sternum and the spine.
The aim of the study was to assess that sagittal balance of the spine change 6 months after surgical treatment?
We assess:
1. Deviations in sagittal balance in patients before the procedure by X-ray.
2. Change in the distance between the sternum and the anterior part of the nearest vertebral body after virtual reproduction of the correct sagittal balance by AI.
3. Change in the distance between the sternum and the anterior part of the nearest vertebral body 6 months after the Nuss procedure by X-ray.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* idiopathic funnel chest
* Haller index above 3.2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous surgery within the chest and spine regions
* Anterior chest wall deformities caused by other disease syndromes (e.g. Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
* Haller index below 3.2
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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