Investigation of Surgical Sectioning of the Filum Terminale in Treating Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Tethered Cord
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Occult Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 2 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators hypothesize that surgical release of the filum terminale (strand of fibrous tissue at the end of the spinal cord) is a more efficacious treatment option for symptomatic relief than medical management in subjects with Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome (OTCS) and that the risks do not outweigh the benefit profile.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female ≥ 2 and \< 80 years of age.
* Refractory to medical management of symptoms for at least 1 year.
* Documentation of OTCS, as defined by a total score of at least 30 on the following scale:
OCCULT Grading Scale (Score 0-100) Orthopedic Abnormality: 0-15; Central …
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