Spinal fluid inflammation may explain tethered cord damage in kids
NCT ID NCT07611058
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examined spinal fluid from 32 children with tethered spinal cord to see if inflammation plays a role in the condition. Researchers collected fluid samples during surgery and looked for markers of inflammation. The goal was to better understand how the spinal cord gets damaged, which could lead to new treatments in the future.
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 inflammation is found, it could point toward new ways to protect the spinal cord in children with tethered cord.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study that only looked for markers of inflammation. It does not test any treatment, so it may not lead to any direct benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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chu de Lille
Lille, France