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, 6 tagged with Syringomyelia itself.

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↑ Spinal cord disorder (1255)

Sub-types of Syringomyelia

Primary syringomyelia 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Familial syringomyelia 0 trials
- Idiopathic syringomyelia 0 trials
- Syringomyelia, isolated 0 trials
Secondary syringomyelia 0 trials

Including sub-types (6) Tagged with Syringomyelia (6)

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 …

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

Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC

Syringomyelia

Where it sits in the disease tree

Spinal canal shape may hold key to Chiari-Related syringomyelia