Brain surgery showdown: which chiari fix works best?

NCT ID NCT06079125

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at 250 people with Chiari malformation type I and syringomyelia to compare two surgical approaches: one that opens the covering of the brain and spinal cord, and another that also removes or shrinks the tonsils at the base of the brain. The goal was to see which method better shrinks the fluid-filled cavity in the spinal cord and reduces complications. Results will help doctors choose the safest and most effective surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fengzeng Jian

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chiari malformation syringomyelia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.