Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defect
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), Facial Cleft Defect
Genetic Analysis of Neural Tube and Orofacial Cleft Defects in the Irish Population
In a collaborative effort with the Health Research Board, the national organization for medical research in the Republic of Ireland, individuals with neural tube defects (NTDs) or facial cleft defects and their parents will be…
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), Facial Cleft Defect, Hereditary Oral Clefts
- Trial name
- NCT00341068
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,451 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bladder
CIC Behavioral Economics in Children With Spina Bifida
The purpose of the study is to develop a comprehensive program to increase early initiation of self-catheterization in children with Spina Bifida. This will be a prospective open label randomized control trial.
- Trial name
- NCT05562713
- Testing
- Present Bias without Loss Aversion, Present Bias with Loss Aversion
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Meningomyelocele/Spina Bifida
the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Postoperative Complications After Meningomyelocele
Introduction: Meningomyelocele is a common congenital neural tube defect. To reduce complications, early surgery and a multidisciplinary approach is needed.
- Trial name
- NCT05711355
- Testing
- Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma after meningomyelocele sac repair, meningomyelocele sac repair
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Anencephaly, Acrania
Genetics of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
The goal of this research study is to discover the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the cause of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
- Trial name
- NCT00636233
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Spina Bifida
Retrograde Colonic Irrigation to Manage Spina Bifida Functional Digestive Sequelae: a Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Spina Bifida is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube, leading to serious malformations of the nervous system.
- Trial name
- IRRICO (NCT02361450)
- Testing
- Retrograde Colonic Irrigation, Usual Care
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Myelomeningocele, Bladder, Neurogenic
Effect of Botulinum Toxin in Neurogenic Bladders in Children With Myelomeningocele
The purpose of this study is to examine how injection of botulinum toxin in the bladder affects bladder function. The trial is carried out in children born with malformation of the spinal cord and subsequent overactive bladders.
- Trial name
- NCT00175123
- Testing
- Botulinum A toxin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Surgical Management and Outcome of Tethered Cord Syndrome
The aim of this study is to assess surgical management and outcome of Tethered cord syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05579795
- Testing
- Detethering of the spinal cord
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Tumors
Efficacy of Acetaminophen in Posterior Fossa Surgery
Uncontrolled pain after posterior fossa surgery and associated negative side effects of conventional opioid therapy causes significant morbidity and mortality in infants and children.
- Trial name
- NCT02532322
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
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
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
Myelomeningocele, Prone Position
Cuff Pressure in Infants
The changes in the cuff pressure in the absence of nitrous oxide are less clear.In the current study, we aim to determine the changes in cuff pressure over time in infants undergoing myelomeningocele repair in prone position…
- Trial name
- NCT03088761
- Testing
- cuffed tracheal tube
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Science University
Chiari Malformation
Dural Graft Equivalent Comparison Trial
This research study is to find out which types of dural grafts used during surgery for Chiari Malformations are superior. We believe that autologous dural grafts are superior to non-autologous grafts.
- Trial name
- DECOMPRESS (NCT01667770)
- Testing
- decompression of Chiari malformation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
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
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
Open-label, Long-term Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics Study of Vibegron in Pediatric Subjects 2 Years to < 18 Years of Age With NDO and on CIC
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and PK of Vibegron in pediatric participants with NDO who are regularly using CIC
- Trial name
- KANGUROO (NCT05491525)
- Testing
- Vibegron
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Belgium and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Urovant Sciences GmbH
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
Downstream Effects of Personalized 'Top-down' Participation-based Interventions Among Youth With Physical Disabilities
Participation in community-based activities is essential to the health and well-being of youth with physical disabilities; yet, it is extremely restricted.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Juvenile Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05784285
- Testing
- Engagement in a 8-week community-based activity program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Neurogenic Bladder, Bladder Dysfunction
Urinary Artificial Sphincter in Children
Retrospective monocentric study of the outcomes of patients with neurogenic bladder, who had a urinary artificial sphincter before the age of 18 years old.
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder, Bladder Dysfunction, Spina Bifida, Child, Only
- Trial name
- SUA (NCT05858840)
- Testing
- Urinary Artificial Sphincter (UAS) in Children
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lorraine
Spina Bifida
Incidence of Pregnancies and Births With Spina Bifida in Denmark in 2008-2014
Neural tube defects cover a group of severe embryo malformations such as anencephaly and spina bifida. The most severe forms of spina bifida causes numerous disabilities that demand lifelong treatment by a team consisting of…
- Trial name
- NCT02685813
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 350,000 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Fetal Anomaly, Spinal Dysraphism
An Audit of the Posterior Fossa Characterization in Open Spina Bifida Based on Tertiary Center Experience
Brain stem and posterior fossa measurements in spina bifida aperta fetuses to compare them with normal population. Additionally, Describe the difference between pre- and postoperative findings.
- Conditions
- Fetal Anomaly, Spinal Dysraphism, Chiari Malformation Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT03544970
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Chiari Malformation Type I, Tonsillectomy
PFDD Versus PFDRT in Chiari Decompression Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression and duraplasty with or without tonsil manipulation results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in…
- Trial name
- NCT06079125
- Testing
- Posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty, PFDD with tonsillar resection/reduction
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing