Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defect
Spina Bifida
Telemedicine in Spina Bifida Transition: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility and efficacy of using telemedicine to improve transition from pediatric to adult care in patients with spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT03466996
- Testing
- Intervention group, Standard of care group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neurogenic Bladder, Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Urological Deterioration in Secondary Tethered Cord Syndrome and Clue to Detect It
Secondary tethered cord syndrome (STCS) has been diagnosed with signs of progressive deterioration in urological or neuroorthopedic systems following primary tethering surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04483570
- Testing
- Redo-tethering operation
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke
High Intensity Exercise and Improving Physical Activity Among People With Neurologic Dysfunction
The Hawks in Motion (HIM) High Intensity Exercise program is designed to implement the American Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines and American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for exercise for people with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06945835
- Testing
- Participate in high intensity exercise of at least 20 minutes in 60 minutes session of RPE greater than 6.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
Spina Bifida
Autologous Human Umbilical Cord Tissue Patch for Postnatal Closure of Open Neural Tube Defects
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of an autologous umbilical cord patch for dural closure on the repair of open neural tube defect.
- Trial name
- NCT06929572
- Testing
- Autologous umbilical cord patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Enuresis, Nocturnal, Spina Bifida
The Relationship Between Nocturnal Enuresis And Spina Bifida Occulta
It is claimed that SBO may be responsible for bladder dysfunction in patients without known neurological disease. Subsequently, it was reported that the frequency of SBO in NE cases was higher than normal children.
- Trial name
- NCT03543995
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Training and Research Hospital
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
Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular Diseases
Metformin in Children With Motor Deficit
Obesity with insulin resistance in the paediatric population provides an increasing challenge. Children with neurological or neuromuscular diseases are even more prone to obesity: their locomotor impairment leads to an…
- Trial name
- NCT00720161
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
Reliability of the Melbourne Assessment
The aim of the study is to investigate the reliability of the Melbourne Assessment.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Meningomyelocele
- Trial name
- NCT02595411
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis
Comparing Digitally and Traditionally Made Ankle Foot Orthoses
The research is being done to compare two methods of creating AFOs: 1. The traditional method, which involves manually creating a mold from a plaster cast of the client's limb. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive; and 2.
- Conditions
- Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06828653
- Testing
- Part A First Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s), Part A First Wear Period: Digital AFO(s), Part A Second Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Meningomyelocele
Dual Task and Upper Extremity Performance in Children With Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect caused by the failure of the neural tube to close in the caudal part. The exposed spinal cord in myelomeningocele usually causes neural damage.
- Trial name
- NCT06949475
- Testing
- Single Task (Box and Block Test), Single Task (Nine Hole Peg Test), Dual Task (Box and Block Test-Kognitif Task)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Chiari Malformation, Type 1
Modalities of Surgical Treatment of Chiari Malformation Disease : Clinical Study and Outcomes
Evaluation of postoperative outcomes of Chiari type I Malformation Patients at Department of Neurosurgery Assiut University Hospital .
- Trial name
- NCT06029101
- Testing
- posterior fossa craniectomy with or without duraplasty
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Myelomeningocele
Prenatal and Postnatal Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Myelomeningocele to Predict Post-Surgical Outcomes
Myelomeningocele (MMC), also known as open spina bifida, is a serious congenital condition in which the cord and meninges protrude through the spinal column's defective bony encasement due to a defective closure of the posterior…
- Trial name
- NCT07048691
- Testing
- G.E HEALTHCARE ultrasound machine with high-resolution convex probe
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injuries
The LETS Study: A Longitudinal Evaluation of Transition Services
This project will describe and evaluate the impact of a unique partnership model designed to coordinate transfer of care by formally linking pediatric and adult heath care services.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injuries, Spinal Dysraphism
- Trial name
- LETS (NCT00975338)
- Testing
- LIFEspan, Non-LIFEspan
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Calculi, Urinary, Neurogenic Bladder Disorder
Urinary Calculi After Bladder Augmentation in Children
The goal of this observational study is to analyse the occurence of urinary calculi after bladder augmentation in children: location of the calculi (kidney or bladder) type of bladder augmentation with higher rate of urinary…
- Conditions
- Calculi, Urinary, Neurogenic Bladder Disorder, Spina Bifida, Child, Only
- Trial name
- LITAPED (NCT06734403)
- Testing
- Bladder Augmentation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Rheumatologic Conditions (JRA,Lupus), Epilepsy
Coping Skills Training (CST) for Children With Chronic Health Conditions
Purpose of the study The purpose of this study is to pilot an adapted Coping Skills Training (CST) intervention for feasibility and preliminary efficacy with a sample of children 8 to 12 years of age and their parents.
- Conditions
- Rheumatologic Conditions (JRA,Lupus), Epilepsy, Spina Bifida, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT00359775
- Testing
- Coping Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation, Wisconsin
Dysraphism, Open Dysraphism
Study of Urinary Impact of Spinal Dysraphism in the Pediatric Population
Spinal dysraphisms are defined as a congenital malformation characterized by a defect in the closure of the neural tube in the caudal region.
- Conditions
- Dysraphism, Open Dysraphism, Closed Dysraphism
- Trial name
- SPINA (NCT07258654)
- Testing
- description of the impact
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Clinical Investigation to Validate the Safety and Performance of the ABLE Kids Device in Pediatric Patients With Neurological Gait Disorders in a Clinical Setting
The primary objective of the study is to validate the safety and clinical performance of the ABLE Kids device in pediatric patients with neurological gait disorders or muscular weakness during a 10-session gait training program…
- Conditions
- Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- NCT07745712
- Testing
- ABLE Kids
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Spina Bifida
Impact of Standing Programs in Children With Spina Bifida: A Single Subject Design
The purpose of this single-subject study is to investigate children with spinal bifida who have significant knee limitations in lower extremity passive range of motion to answer the following research questions: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06419049
- Testing
- Altimate Medical EasyStand Bantam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences