This trial is enrolling 30 participants with refractory syringomyelia to test the effect of betaine on symptoms. Betaine is a drug used to manage or stabilize the balance of water within cells and tissues. If included, participants will receive either 50mg/kg of betaine or a placebo drug for 12 weeks. Final testing of sensory and motor function will be performed after 3 months.
Type
Details
- Participants will receive either 50mg/kg of betaine or a placebo drug for 12 weeks. - Betaine is an osmotic homeostasis-related drug used to manage or stabilize the balance of water and solutes within cells and tissues. - Final testing of sensory and motor function will be performed after 3 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
Bladder health/function
General health
Pain
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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