Investigation of Surgical Sectioning of the Filum Terminale in Treating Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients (NCT05163899)
Phase II Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial for the Investigation of the Preliminary Efficacy of Surgical Sectioning of the Filum Terminale in Treating Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York
Age range: 2 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Release of filum terminale (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 746-1788
Email: cyn4002@med.cornell.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.