Clinical trials: Myelomeningocele
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
Bacteriuria
Bacteriuria Eradication Through Probiotics
Many children who catheterize their bladders because of spina bifida or other neurologic disorders have bacteriuria. This can lead to urinary tract infections by bacteria from the gut which colonize the vagina and are carried…
- Trial name
- BERP (NCT00717600)
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
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
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
Neural Tube Defects
Safety and Efficacy of Devices Used in Fetoscopic Neural Tube Defect Repair Cases
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of devices used in patients undergoing fetoscopic neural tube defect repair.
- Trial name
- NCT05672849
- Testing
- Modified Surgical Instruments/Devices (Sheaths and Irrigator)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Michael A Belfort
Neural Tube Defect
Fetoscopic Meningomyelocele Repair Study
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the maternal and fetal outcomes of a new technique for the fetoscopic repair of fetal MMC at Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women.
- Trial name
- fMMC (NCT02230072)
- Testing
- fetoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Myelomeningocele
Cellular Therapy for In Utero Repair of Myelomeningocele - The CuRe Trial
Spina bifida, or myelomeningocele (MMC), is a birth defect that results in paralysis, excess fluid on the brain (hydrocephalus), and impaired ability to urinate and have bowel movements normally.
- Trial name
- CuRe (NCT04652908)
- Testing
- Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells seeded on a commercially available dural graft extracellular matrix, Untreated contemporaneous cohort
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Fetal Congenital Abnormalities, Fetoscopy
Fetoscopic Robotic Open Spina Bifida Treatment
Fetal spina bifida is a common birth defect that results in hydrocephalus, motor-, bowel-, bladder- and sexual dysfunction in the child. The condition is progressive in utero.
- Conditions
- Fetal Congenital Abnormalities, Fetoscopy, Fetal Surgery, Robotic Surgical Procedure
- Trial name
- FROST (NCT06907732)
- Testing
- Fetoscopic robotic open spina bifida closure
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Physical Activity
Daily Physical Activity in Myelomeningocele
Obesity is getting more common and challenging to treat in children and adolescents with myelomeningocele. Therefore, it is becoming more important to determine daily physical activity in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04186338
- Testing
- Omnidirectional accelerometer monitor (3x3 cm and 16 g, Actical®, Philips Respironics)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
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
Neurogenic Bladder
Efficacy Of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy On Neurogenic Bladder in Children With Myelomeningocele
This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on neurogenic bladder in children with myelomeningocele .Intervention: A pretest-post test controlled study was conducted in out-patient…
- Trial name
- NCT04187027
- Testing
- pulsed electromagnetic field therapy device
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Neural Tube Defect
Open Myelomeningocele Repair With High Maternal BMI
Spina bifida is a neurological abnormality characterized by an opening in the skin and exposure of the spinal cord on the back of the baby at the time of birth.
- Trial name
- NCT03044821
- Testing
- Open-Uterus Fetal Repair
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine