Clinical trials: Chiari Malformations
Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I
Posterior Fossa Decompression With or Without Duraplasty for Chiari Type I Malformation With Syringomyelia
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…
- Conditions
- Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I, Type I Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia
- Trial name
- NCT02669836
- Testing
- Posterior fossa decompression, Dural Augmentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Chiari Malformation
Duragen Versus Duraguard in Chiari Surgery
The study evaluates two materials used for duraplasty of the posterior cranial fossa in treatment of Chiari malformation. One material (DuraGen) is a non-suturable collagen matrix that is applied over the defect if brain…
- Trial name
- NCT00741858
- Testing
- Duragen duraplasty, Duraguard duraplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago