Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defects
Postoperative Infection Rates
Powder Topical Rifampicin on Reducing Infections After Neural Tube Defect Surgery in Infants
The correct timing and technique of neural tube defect (NTD) repairs significantly decreases the morbidity and mortality of NTD cases. However, infections related to the surgery are still common.
- Trial name
- NCT03198819
- Testing
- Local Rifampisin and İnrtravenous cefotaxime
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Spina Bifida
Micro Ribonucleic Acid (miRNA) Markers of Hydrocephalus in Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)
A collection of biological samples (cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] and blood) from patients under 6 years of age who are diagnosed with intraventricular hemorrhage or spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT02386228
- Testing
- collection of CSF and blood
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I
Posterior Fossa Decompression With or Without Duraplasty for Chiari Type I Malformation With Syringomyelia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression or a posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in…
- Conditions
- Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I, Type I Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia
- Trial name
- NCT02669836
- Testing
- Posterior fossa decompression, Dural Augmentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Paraplegia
Retrospective Study on the WalkOn AFO in Children or Teenagers With Neurological Pathologies
The goal of this observational study is to assess the interest of prefabricated carbon fiber ankle foot orthoses (AFO) in children and teenagers with central or peripheral neurological pathologies.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT06740006
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
Spina Bifida
The Study Aims to Improve the Accuracy of Detecting Spina Bifida During Early Ultrasound Scans. to Achieve This, an AI Model Has Been Developed to Provide Feedback About the Presence of Spina Bifida. a RCT Has Been Designed to Compare the Effectiveness of AI Feedback with No AI Feedback.
The study aims to improve the accuracy of detecting spina bifida during early ultrasound scans. To achieve this, an AI model has been developed to provide feedback about the presence of spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT06566014
- Testing
- Evaluation of XAI-assisted spina bifida diagnosis
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
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
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
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Assessing Transition Practices for Children With Disabilities: Pathways to a Successful Adulthood
Transition to adult care is a purposeful and structured movement of youth with complex disabilities from child centered to adult oriented services. This complex and potentially challenging period requires careful planning.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spastic Paraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT07706517
- Testing
- Chart review, Semi-structured interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bladder
Use of a Diurnal Indwelling Urethral Catheter to Improve Quality of Life
This is an interventional study examining the effects of closed diurnal indwelling catheterization (CDIC) for neurogenic bladder management.
- Trial name
- NCT03573726
- Testing
- Closed diurnal indwelling catheter (CDIC)
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Myelomeningocele, Neurogenic Bladder
Efficacy of Contrast Enhanced Voiding Urosonography for Urodynamic Studies
The investigators will assess the feasibility of replacing fluoroscopy/iodinated contrast with ultrasound/sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres during routine urodynamic studies.
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Neurogenic Bladder, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Bladder, Neurogenic
- Trial name
- NCT04738539
- Testing
- Contrast Enhanced Voiding Urosonography with Urodynamic Testing, Urodynamic Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
Children and Teens in Charge of Their Health
This three year study explores the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a full randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a promising coaching intervention for improving and sustaining physical activity (PA) and healthy dietary…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Health Behavior
- Trial name
- CATCH (NCT03523806)
- Testing
- Solution-Focused Coaching in Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
tSCS in Children With Spina Bifida
A single-center, open-label, investigational pilot trial to explore potential effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on leg muscle strength and walking in children with myelomeningocele.
- Trial name
- NCT07615686
- Testing
- Transcutaneous stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bailey Petersen
Neural Tube Defects
Genetics of Neural Tube Defects
The Genetics of Neural Tube Defects Study at the University of Miami: The University of Miami John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics is looking for families to participate in research to identify the genetic and…
- Trial name
- NTD (NCT01253746)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bowel
Bowel Continence Across the Lifespan in People With Spina Bifida
The goal of this observational study is to learn how different enema programs affect bowel control in children and adults with spina bifida.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence
- Trial name
- BCALS (NCT07390318)
- Testing
- Retrograde Enema, Antegrade Enema
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 943 people
- Sponsor
- David Chu
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
Incontinence and Quality of Life in Children With Spina Bifida
This study aims to develop an innovative, interactive tool for joint use by spina bifida patients and their urologists to identify patients interested in addressing their urinary and fecal incontinence and establish continence…
- Trial name
- NCT03410667
- Testing
- Phase One: Exploration, Phase Two: Creation, Phase Three: Reflection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Spinal Dysraphism
Assessment of Functional Independence and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Spina Bifid
The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of functional independence and the quality of life of adolescents and young adults with spina bifid in an Italian population.
- Trial name
- NCT00966927
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS
Osteoporosis, Cerebral Palsy
Prevention of Post Operative Bone Loss in Children
Hypothesis: one-dose pamidronate will prevent post-operative bone loss in children at risk for low bone density Plan: children with chronic disease such as CP, spina bifida, etc.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- NCT00655681
- Testing
- pamidronate, saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
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
Stem Cell Infusion
Outcomes of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell Administration in the Treatment of Neurologic Sequelea in Children With Spina Bifida
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell infusion in the management of neurological sequelae in children with spina bifida
- Trial name
- NCT05472428
- Testing
- Autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell transplantation
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology
Myelomeningocele, Brain Malformation
The Role of CSF in Chiari II Brain Malformation
Spina bifida, particularly its most severe form known as open spina bifida (myelomeningocele), is a significant congenital disorder that results in profound neurological impairments, including Chiari II malformation.
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Brain Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT06560788
- Testing
- collection of cerebrospinal fluid
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London