Managing Kyphosis With Exercise

Launched by CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER · Oct 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of stretching exercises as a treatment for kyphosis, a condition where the spine curves more than normal. The goal is to see if these exercises can help improve the posture of patients with postural kyphosis or Scheuermann's kyphosis, which is a specific type of spinal curve. The study is currently looking for participants aged 8 to 21 who have a significant curvature in their spine (more than 45 degrees) or other cases of excessive kyphosis. Parents of these young patients who are 18 and older and can complete a survey are also invited to take part.

If you or your child are eligible, you can expect to participate in exercises designed to help improve posture. This is a great opportunity to contribute to research that could lead to better treatment options for kyphosis. However, please note that patients with certain types of spinal conditions, like congenital kyphosis or scoliosis, will not be included in the trial.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients ages 8 and older with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis with \>45° of kyphosis or \>10° of thoracolumbar kyphosis from T11-L1 or other cases which seem to have excessive kyphosis.
• • Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are 18 and older and cognitively able to complete a survey will be included in the study as well.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with congenital kyphosis or scoliosis greater than 30°.
• • Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are less than 18 years of age or cognitively unable to complete a survey will be excluded from the study.
• • Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."