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Akron Children's > For Families & Patients > Research > Pediatric Clinical Studies > Open Clinical Studies

Scoliosis Outcomes Database Registry

Full IRB Study Title:
Scoliosis Outcomes Database Registry

IRB Study ID: 1618237

The goal of this study is to monitor long term-outcomes of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients who receive surgical treatment, and patients who choose not to have surgery.

Study Sponsor:

Setting Scoliosis Straight/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 <26 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis and have a curve large enough that surgery would be an option. Patients can be pursuing surgery or have elected not to have surgery

Who Does NOT Qualify:

Patients with previous spinal surgery, Neuromuscular or other serious comorbidities, thoracogenic or cardiogenic scoliosis, associated syndrome or developmental delay

Lead Investigator

Todd Ritzman

Todd Ritzman, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

Chair, Department of Orthopedics; Surgeon in Chief; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon


Fracture ClinicOrthopedicsPediatric Neuromuscular ClinicSpine Center

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