Transverse Myelitis — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Plasma Exchange as a Bridge to Recovery in Severe Pediatric Neurological Diseases in Pediatric Intensive Care.
Şık Güntülü et al. — Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42003220/
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Teaching NeuroImage: Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis Due to Neuromelioidosis.
De Alwis Shanindra Revanka et al. — Neurology (28 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42320000/
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A Case of Longitudinal Extensive Transversal Myelitis in Patient With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Pravdic Nikolina et al. — Clinical case reports (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42344172/
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Nonbrachial Plexopathy Diagnoses Seen in a Brachial Plexus Injury Specialty Clinic.
Lin James S et al. — Journal of hand surgery global online (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42253721/
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Targeted lipidomics approach reveals the role of ceramide signalling in the pathophysiology of Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.
John Mathew et al. — Multiple sclerosis and related disorders (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42085922/
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Transverse Myelitis
Transverse Myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord that disrupts the nerve signals running through it, causing weakness, sensory disturbances, and bladder or bowel dysfunction. It can be idiopathic or a manifestation of NMOSD, MS, or other autoimmune diseases. Recovery varies widely from complete to significant permanent disability.
Most Recent Research
BACKGROUND: Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) removes circulating pathogenic antibodies, immune complexes, cytokines, and complement components. While established in adult neurology, evidence on its safety and efficacy in pediatric neurocritical care remains limited. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the indications, clinical efficacy, and safety of TPE in children with acute or subacute immune-mediated neurological disorders admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). METHODS: A retrospective cohort of 24 pediatric patients (aged 1-18 years) treated with TPE between February 2023 and October 2025 was analyzed. Diagnoses included multiple sclerosis (n = 8), Guillain-Barré syndrome (n = 5), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (n = 3), transverse myelitis (n = 3), autoimmune encephalitis (n = 3), optic neuritis (n = 1), and myasthenia gravis (n = 1). Patients received 3-7 TPE sessions. Clinical response was measured using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and GBS disability scores before and after treatment. RESULTS: A total of 130 sessions were performed. Clinical improvement occurred in 20 of 24 patients (83%)-moderate in 8 (33%) and mild in 12 (50%). Median mRS/GBS scores decreased from 4.0 to 3.0 (p = 0.001). Early initiation of TPE (≤ 7 days from symptom onset) was associated with a higher likelihood of neurological improvement in multivariable analysis. No life-threatening complications were observed. Transient, reversible events included hypocalcemia (2.3%), hypotension (1.5%), and urticaria (1.6%). CONCLUSION: TPE appears to be a safe and potentially beneficial intervention for severe or refractory pediatric neuroimmunological disorders. Earlier initiation of TPE was associated with improved neurological outcomes; however, these findings should be interpreted cautiously given the small sample size and heterogeneous disease groups. These findings support integrating TPE into multidisciplinary PICU management and add to the growing evidence supporting its use in pediatric neuroimmunology.
Common Questions
What is Transverse Myelitis?
Transverse Myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord that disrupts the nerve signals running through it, causing weakness, sensory disturbances, and bladder or bowel dysfunction. It can be idiopathic or a manifestation of NMOSD, MS, or other autoimmune diseases. Recovery varies widely from complete to significant permanent disability.
How many clinical trials are available for Transverse Myelitis?
RareWays currently indexes 17 clinical trials for Transverse Myelitis, of which 3 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Transverse Myelitis come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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