Clinical trials: Meningomyelocele
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, 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
Myelomeningocele, Pregnancy
Evaluation of Hysterotomy Site After Open Fetal Surgery
This study is to review how the uterus heals after having open fetal surgery. Open fetal surgery causes a scar perhaps two: one from the open fetal surgery and a second from delivery by cesarean section; rarely, the same area of…
- Trial name
- Hysterotomy (NCT02493062)
- Testing
- Sonohysterogram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis 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
Myelomeningocele, Extubation Time
Operating Room Extubation and Postoperative Outcomes in Neonates With Meningomyelocele
Meningomyelocele is one of the most common neural tube defects requiring surgical repair in the neonatal period. Postoperative respiratory complications and the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation are important causes of…
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Extubation Time, Neonatal
- Trial name
- MEROX (NCT07465055)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep City Hospital
Spina Bifida, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Maternal-fetal Immune Responses to Fetal Surgery
Performing surgery in utero on fetuses with certain birth defects has led to significant improvements in outcomes after birth; however, many of these infants are born preterm which can decrease the effectiveness of these…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lower Urinary Tract Obstructive Syndrome, Myelomeningocele
- Trial name
- NCT04484441
- Testing
- Blood and placenta specimen collection.
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Physical Therapy Modalities
Effects of Physical Therapy Associated With Photobiomodulation on Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is a severe type of spina bifida, resulting from improper closure of the neural tube. This condition drastically affects the structures of the spinal cord, as a result the spinal cord, nerve roots and meninges…
- Trial name
- NCT04425330
- Testing
- physiotherapy exercises, PBM
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
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
Open Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
Fetoscopic Open Spina Bifida Repair Using the SAFER Technique
Children submitted to fetoscopic in utero myelomeningocele repair using the SAFER (Skin-over-biocellulose for Anternatal FEtoscopic Repair) technique will evaluate at 30 months or more, regarding ambulation, neurodevelopment…
- Conditions
- Open Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele, Meningomyelocele, Chiari Malformation With Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT04356703
- Testing
- Neuropsicomotor developmental test
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
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
Tethered Spinal Cord, Including Thickened Filum, Lipomas, Myelomeningocele and Meningocele
Inflammatory Response in Children Suffering From Tethered Cord
Embryologic phenomenons that lead to dysraphisms are known, but pathophysiology remains questioned. It is supposed not to be a simple mechanistic dysfunction, and other biological phenomenons are implied in spinal cord damaging.
- Trial name
- TETHERIC (NCT07611058)
- Testing
- CSF sampling during surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
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
Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
Feasibility of the Portable YouGrabber System
The aim of the study is to determine the feasibility of the portable version of the YouGrabber® system in children with central motor disorders.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Meningomyelocele
- Trial name
- YouGrabber (NCT02368223)
- Testing
- YouGrabber
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Myelomeningocele Without Hydrocephalus, Sensory Defect
Effects of Photobiomodulation on Superficial Sensitivity and Muscle Activity of Individuals With Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect that occurs between the third and fourth week of gestation. Functional impairment occurs due to dysplasia of the nerve roots, which can lead to flaccid paralysis and sensory-motor…
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele Without Hydrocephalus, Sensory Defect, Motor Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04035863
- Testing
- Low level laser therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Meningomyelocele, Spinal Dysraphism
Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS)
Spina bifida (myelomeningocele) is a complex birth defect in which a portion of the spinal cord is not fully developed. The overlying bones and skin are incompletely formed and the underdeveloped area of the spinal cord is…
- Trial name
- MOMS (NCT00060606)
- Testing
- Prenatal Myelomeningocele Repair Surgery, Postnatal Myelomeningocele Repair Surgery
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
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
Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida
In-Utero Endoscopic Correction of Spina Bifida
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of performing fetoscopic surgical correction of fetal spina bifida.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
- Trial name
- NCT04362592
- Testing
- In Utero Endoscopic Correction of Myelomeningocele IDE - Percutaneous Technique, In Utero Endoscopic Correction of Myelomeningocele IDE - Laparotomy/Uterine Exteriorization Technique
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Myelomeningocele, Spina Bifida
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida
A study to use transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to characterize sensorimotor deficits in a pediatric population of individuals with spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT06918119
- Testing
- Transcutaneous stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Sacral Myelomeningocele, Neural Tube Defects
In Utero Fetoscopic Repair Program for Sacral Myelomeningoceles and Mye-LDM
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and the maternal, fetal and postnatal outcomes of sacral myelomeningocele (MMC) and Myelic Limited Dorsal Myeloschisis (MyeLDM) fetoscopic repair at Trousseau Hospital…
- Conditions
- Sacral Myelomeningocele, Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- PRIUM2 (NCT04770805)
- Testing
- Fetoscopy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris