Clinical trials: Meningomyelocele
Foetus With Myelomeningocele
Prenatal Surgical Repair of Fetal Myelomeningocele
The open surgical repair of myelomeningoceles before 26 weeks gestational age provides a correction of the anomaly of Chiarri, reduces the incidence of ventriculomegaly (defined as a measure of the ventricles at the crossroads ≥…
- Trial name
- PRIUM (NCT01983345)
- Testing
- prenatal surgical repair of fetal myelomeningocele
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Myelomeningocele
Prenatal Endoscopic Repair of Fetal Spina Bifida
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of prenatal minimally-invasive fetoscopic closure with i) uterine exteriorization for a minimally-invasive repair under amniotic carbon dioxide insufflation ii) two…
- Trial name
- ENDOSPIN (NCT02390895)
- Testing
- endoscopic repair of myelomeningocele before 26 SA
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Spina Bifida; Fetus, Myelomeningocele
Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord as a Meningeal Patch in Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair
The objective is to test the efficacy of a laparotomy-assisted fetoscopic surgical approach to cover spina bifida spinal cord developmental defects using cryopreserved human umbilical cords (NEOX Cord 1K®) as a meningeal and skin…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida; Fetus, Myelomeningocele, Myeloschisis
- Trial name
- HUC-FICS (NCT06042140)
- Testing
- NEOX Cord 1K applied fetoscopically
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
Minimally Invasive Fetoscopic Regenerative Repair of Spina Bifida - A Pilot Study
Researchers are studying a new minimally invasive technique (fetoscopic repair) for repair of spina bifida (MMC) during the second trimester of pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele, Neural Tube Defects
- Trial name
- NCT03936322
- Testing
- Minimally invasive fetoscopic repair of MMC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Rodrigo Ruano
Myelomeningocele
In Utero Surgery for Fetal Myelomeningocele: Decision-making Mechanisms and Psychological Impact of Prenatal Therapy
Myelomeningocele is a malformation of the spine and spinal cord, generally diagnosed prenatally, and responsible for a complex disability for the unborn child.
- Trial name
- PriumPsy (NCT06796972)
- Testing
- Semi-structured interviews with a psychologist
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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
Fetal Surgery, Myelomeningocele
Fetal Surgery Interview Study: Parental Perceptions of Fetal Surgery
Open maternal-fetal surgery is currently used on fetuses with myelomeningocele (MMC). Fetoscopic or minimal access fetal surgery is also being used to treat fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
- Conditions
- Fetal Surgery, Myelomeningocele, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT03788122
- Testing
- In-depth interview
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Obesity, Myelomeningocele
Extended Criteria For Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair
The purpose of this study is to offer pre-natal Myelomeningocele (MMC) repair surgery to pregnant women with one of the former surgery exclusion factors A BMI of 35-40 kg/m2 Diabetes; patients will require good glycemic control…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Myelomeningocele, Pregnancy, Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT02664207
- Testing
- Open Fetal Repair of Myelomeningocele
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Myelomeningocele
Role of Perforator Flaps in Back Defects Reconstruction
evaluation of perforator flaps versus perforator plus flaps
- Trial name
- NCT06405698
- Testing
- surgical closure of myelomeningocele defects by perforator flaps, surgical closure of myelomeningocele defects by perforator-plus flaps
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
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
Myelomeningocele
Risk Factors Associated With Spontaneous Preterm Delivery Status Post Open Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair
This is a chart review of all patients who have underwent open prenatal repair of fetal myelomeningocele. Although prenatal repair is associated with improved neurologic outcomes and a decreased need for cerebrospinal fluid…
- Trial name
- NCT03073382
- Testing
- Chart review
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
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
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
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
Prospective Cohort of Transitional Urology Patients
A transitional Urology database was created in parallel with National Spina Bifida registry to follow patients with complex congenital urogenital anomalies and be able to prospectively evaluate them.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele, Meningocele, Bladder Exstrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03061084
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
A Two-week Open-label Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Study of Multiple Doses of a Darifenacin Liquid Oral Suspension in Children (2 - 15 Years) With Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
This study will evaluate the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of darifenacin liquid oral suspension in children, ages 2-15 years, with neurogenic detrusor overactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT00712322
- Testing
- Darifenacin
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Colombia
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Warner Chilcott
Myelomeningocele, Terbutaline Adverse Reaction
In Utero Repair of Myelomeningocele: Atosiban Versus Terbutaline
Myelomeningocele is a malformation with high incidence, and it consists in a neural tube defect. Fetal intrauterine surgery is an alternative for correction, and it improves the prognosis of the fetus, but has an increased risk…
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Terbutaline Adverse Reaction, Pregnancy; Malformation Central Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT04468568
- Testing
- Atosiban, Terbutaline
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Meningocele, Meningomyelocele
Propellers Flaps for Meningomylocele Defects
To evaluate reliability of free style propeller perforator flap for coverage MMC soft tissue defect follow a well-established step that overcome the usual problem of pedicled perforators propellers flaps.
- Trial name
- NCT05188300
- Testing
- Freestyle pedicled perforators propellers flaps for meningomyelocele defects
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
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