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Syringomyelia

MONDO:0017987

Syringomyelia is characterized by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled cavities (syrinx) inside the spinal cord, either as a result of a known cause (secondary syringomyelia, SS) or, more rarely, due to an unknown cause (primary syringomyelia, PS).

Also known as: hydromyelia

6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Familial syringomyelia (0) Idiopathic syringomyelia (0) Primary syringomyelia (0) Secondary syringomyelia (0) Syringomyelia, isolated (0)

Broader categories

Disease (680) Nervous system disorder (231) Central nervous system disorder (107) Spinal cord disorder (43) Human disease (14) Disease by body system or component (0)

Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 4

Spinal canal shape may hold key to Chiari-Related syringomyelia

Knowledge-focused Not yet recruiting

This study uses advanced MRI to examine whether a deformity in the upper spinal canal is linked to syringomyelia (fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord) in people with Chiari malformation type I. Researchers will compare MRI scans from 50 adults with Chiari malformation, with …

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC