Marfan study sheds light on spinal issues linked to dural ectasia
NCT ID NCT05123339
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 90 adults with Marfan syndrome to compare spinal symptoms and daily limitations between those who have dural ectasia (a widening of the spinal sac) and those who do not. Researchers used questionnaires to measure pain, activity limits, and quality of life. The goal was to better understand how dural ectasia affects people with Marfan syndrome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better identify and manage spinal symptoms in Marfan patients with dural ectasia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect or lead directly to new treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CNMR Bichat
Paris, IDF, 75018, France
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