Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defect
Meningomyelocele
Stress-associated Epigenetic Alterations in Newborns After Fetal Surgery
Open spina bifida or myelomeningocele (MMC) is a devastating congenital defect of the central nervous system for which there is no cure. The etiology of MMC remains poorly understood.
- Trial name
- NCT04027374
- Testing
- Fetal surgery for MMC repair
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Chiari Malformation, Type 1
Identification of Genetic Mutations Involved in Chiari Type I Malformations
Although most cases of Chiari malformation type I (CM1) are sporadic, familial cases of CM1, with or without syringomyelia, suggest a genetic cause in the pathogenesis of these malformations.
- Trial name
- ChiariGene (NCT05165030)
- Testing
- Blood Sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Myelomeningocele, Spinal Cord Injury
Reciprocating Gait Orthoses for Paraplegia Patients
Ambulation would bring many physiological and psychological benefits and getting up and walking has been a dream for paraplegia patients.The reciprocating gait orthoses (RGOs) for paraplegics particularly draws research…
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- UPGO (NCT02227407)
- Testing
- RGOs(reciprocating gait orthoses)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Premature Infants, Cerebral Palsy
Interrater Reliability of Infant Motor Profile
The aim of this study is to assess risky infants (or diagnosed infants) with Infant Motor Profile, and analyze interrater and intrarater reliability of this test.
- Conditions
- Premature Infants, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Metabolic Disorders
- Trial name
- IMP (NCT03188107)
- Testing
- Video based assessment
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Spina Bifida
Evaluation of Depression and Anxiety Levels of Parents of Children with Spina Bifida
Studies in the literature have measured the anxiety and depression levels of parents of children with spina bifida. Additionally, it has been reported that parents of children with non-neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction…
- Trial name
- NCT06802770
- Testing
- Anxiety, Depression levels
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Neurogenic Bladder, Myelomeningocele
Can Dynamic Ultrasonography Replace Urodynamics in Follow-up of Patients With Myelomeningocele
Patients with neurogenic bladder need periodic evaluation with urodynamic study, a invasive and uncomfortable procedure. Aim: To evaluate the accuracy of dynamic ultrasonography as a feasible and noninvasive alternative…
- Trial name
- NCT03550898
- Testing
- Dynamic Ultrasonography
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Neural Tube Defects, Congenital Abnormalities
Birth Outcomes In Eswatini After Transition To Dolutegravir-Based Treatment
The goal of this observational study is to assess the birth outcomes of HIV-positive women delivering in hospitals in Eswatini who are receiving dolutegravir (DTG) or other anti-retroviral (ARV) drug regimens.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Congenital Abnormalities, Teratogens
- Trial name
- NCT05883761
- Where
- 5 sites in Eswatini
- Volunteers
- 50,075 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Spina Bifida, Anencephaly
Study of Genetic Risk Factors for Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
The purpose of this study is to describe the genetic contribution to the neural tube defects spina bifida (SB) and anencephaly (A), which includes identifying patients, defining the roles of certain genes, and studying…
- Trial name
- SBRR (NCT00031122)
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Intermittent Urethral Catheterization, Spinal Dysraphism
The Effect of Nursing Interventions for Clean Intermittent Catheterization Caregivers and Child
In neurogenic or non-neurogenic bladder disorders, the removal process after the catheter is inserted into the bladder and the urine has been drained is called Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC).
- Conditions
- Intermittent Urethral Catheterization, Spinal Dysraphism, Urinary Tract Infections
- Trial name
- NCT04763382
- Testing
- experimental group: Training of caregivers, Control gruop
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Spina Bifida
QUALAS Validation in Dutch
Rationale Patients with spina bifida often experience a decreased quality of life compared to patients without spina bifida. The Quality of Life Assessment for Spina Bifida (QUALAS) is a validated questionnaire to assess the…
- Trial name
- NCT06723951
- Testing
- QUALAS survey
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02592291
- Testing
- MHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Urologic Diseases
Outcomes of Proactive Management of Children With Myelomeningocele
Spina bifida birth prevalence in Africa is 0.13%. Myelomeningocele (MMC) represents the most frequent and most severe cause of NB in children. Treatment of neuropathic bladder secondary to spina bifida is an ongoing challenge.
- Trial name
- NCT06301802
- Testing
- CIC, Anticholinergic
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pentalogy of Cantrell, Mutations in Non-muscle Genes
Genes Mutation Pentalogy of Cantrell
This study will collect blood, urine, and other tissue samples from 50 patients study-wide with Pentalogy of Cantrell and other inherited diseases that involve mutations in non-muscle genes.
- Trial name
- NCT00477932
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Neural Tube Defects
Efficacy of Weekly Versus Daily Folic Acid Supplementation
Investigate the efficacy of weekly versus daily of folic acid supplementation on improving folate, vitamin B12,
- Trial name
- NCT00394862
- Testing
- multivitamin
- Volunteers
- 460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Physical Activity
Daily Physical Activity in Myelomeningocele
Obesity is getting more common and challenging to treat in children and adolescents with myelomeningocele. Therefore, it is becoming more important to determine daily physical activity in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04186338
- Testing
- Omnidirectional accelerometer monitor (3x3 cm and 16 g, Actical®, Philips Respironics)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Urinary Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar to Sacral Ventral Nerve Re-Routing
To assess the level of improvement in voiding function after lumbar to sacral ventral nerve re-routing procedure in Spinal Cord Injury and spina bifida patients
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT00378664
- Testing
- lumbar to sacral ventral nerve re-routing procedure
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kenneth Peters, MD
Children, Mobility Limitation
Parental Perspectives of Using Toy Cars on Social Interactions of Preschool Children With Mobility Impairments
The purpose of this study is to investigate parental attitudes towards their child who has a mobility impairment, to using a modified electric toy car, and to evaluate from their perspective, if it facilitated social interaction…
- Conditions
- Children, Mobility Limitation, Spina Bifida, Attitude to Health
- Trial name
- NCT02682043
- Testing
- Toy car
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Chiari Malformations
Dynamic MRI and Quantitative MR CSF Flow Studies in Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to decide which position of the neck affects cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flow between the spinal cord and the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00795080
- Testing
- Dynamic cervical MRI scans
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Neurogenic Bladder, Spina Bifida
Comparing Urinary Tract Infections in Children With Spina Bifida Using Two Types of Catheters for Catheterization
The primary aim of this study was to determine if using the SpeediCath hydrophilic catheter would reduce the incidence of symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTI)in children with spina bifida who perform clean intermittent…
- Trial name
- NCT01263392
- Testing
- Intermittent catheterization
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Postoperative Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Secondary to Tethered Cord Syndrome
Effectiveness of Electrical Pudendal Nerve Stimulation for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome Post-Surgery
The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate whether the addition of electrical pudendal nerve stimulation (EPNS) to standard conservative treatment can improve bladder function in pediatric patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07062133
- Testing
- Electrical pudendal nerve stimulation, Conventional conservative treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian