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The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression or a posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in those who have Chiari malformation type I and syringomyelia.


Clinical Trial Description

Participants with Chiari Malformation type I and syringomyelia will be randomized to either have a posterior fossa decompression done with or without duraplasty. The participant will then return to the neurosurgeon's office at the following time points which are consistent with standard of care practice: < 6 weeks, 3-6 months, and 12 months. At these visits, the clinician will complete a physical exam and the participant will report on the prognosis of symptoms and complete two quality of life questionnaires. A brain and cervical spine MRI will be performed 12 months after the decompression. ;


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NCT number NCT02669836
Study type Interventional
Source Washington University School of Medicine
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date April 2016
Completion date July 31, 2020

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