Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defect
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
Spina Bifida
Improving Genetic Counseling for Patients With Spina Bifida Using Next Generation Sequencing
The main objective is to improve genetic counseling in patients with Spina Bifida, by the characterization of variants in new genes using high throughput sequencing either on a panel of targeted genes or on exome in families.
- Trial name
- EXOSPINA (NCT02854150)
- Testing
- characterization of variants in new genes using high throughput sequencing either on a panel of targeted genes or on exome in families.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
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
Urinary Tract Infection
Probiotics in Girls With Spina Bifida
Girls with spina bifida also have bladder problems. This is because they need temporary placement of a tube into the bladder to remove urine. This thin flexible tube is called a catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT00767988
- Testing
- Urex-cap-5 (2x10^9 cfu each of Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation
Development of a Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia
Chiari malformation corresponds to the herniation of cerebellar tonsils into the foramen magnum resulting in obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid circulation, which may eventually lead to the formation of an intramedullary cavity…
- Trial name
- BCS-score (NCT06011226)
- Testing
- focus groups, questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Spina Bifida
Effectiveness of Biofeedback Training in Children with Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Disorder Wıth Spina Bifida
The aim of this study is to examine and compare the bladder and bowel functions, activation of pelvic floor and abdominal muscle groups and quality of life of children diagnosed with spina bifida who did not receive any treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT06618378
- Testing
- Biofeedback exercise combined with breathing exercise, urotherapy educational group
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Obesity, Neural Tube Defects
Folate Metabolism in Normal Weight and Obese Women of Child-bearing Age
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in the short term response in serum folate after a single dose of folic acid in normal weight and obese women of childbearing age.
- Trial name
- NCT01743196
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia
Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis
Urinary Markers of Detrusor Overactivity in Spina Bifida Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess diagnostic performance of urinary markers of detrusor overactivity (Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), adenosine triphosphate (ATP), Prostaglandine E2) in…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Overactive Bladder
- Trial name
- BUHD-SPINA (NCT02852317)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Neural Tube Defects
Efficacy of Weekly Versus Daily Folic Acid Supplementation
Investigate the efficacy of weekly versus daily of folic acid supplementation on improving folate, vitamin B12,
- Trial name
- NCT00394862
- Testing
- multivitamin
- Volunteers
- 460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Spina Bifida
A Collaboration Between the EAU-ESPU Pediatric Urology Guidelines and the IFSBH
Children with spina bifida require care from various medical and paramedical specialists throughout their life. The availability and organization of the care needed differs between the European countries.
- Trial name
- NCT06725745
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 281 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Spina Bifida
Fecal Microbium Change in Pediatric Patients With Spina Bifida: Prospective Case-control Study
Purpose: In order to verify the hypothesis that the composition of intestinal microbiota in children with spina bifida is different from that of normal control, prospective comparative analysis would be performed.
- Trial name
- NCT04186130
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis
A Wheelchair Propulsion Training Program
The overall purpose of this project is to test the feasibility of a manual wheelchair propulsion program which aims to reduce the chance of development of upper limbs pain and injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Amputation, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- HS (NCT04009187)
- Testing
- In-person wheelchair propulsion training program, 30-minute education session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
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
Muscle Weakness, Problems Moving Their Arms and Legs
Toward Ubiquitous Lower Limb Exoskeleton Use in Children and Young Adults
People with cerebral palsy (CP), muscular dystrophy (MD), spina bifida, or spinal cord injury often have muscle weakness, and problems moving their arms and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT06998134
- Testing
- Extension assist knee ankle foot orthosis (EA-KAFO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
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
Neural Tube Defects, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
A Study to Evaluate Folate Levels in Women Taking Oral Contraceptives
The purpose of this study is to compare red blood cell folate levels in women who are taking oral contraceptives with or without folic acid
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities, Nervous System Malformations
- Trial name
- NCT00301587
- Testing
- Norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol, with or without folic acid
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Cerebral Palsy, Caregiver Burden
Awareness Levels of Caregivers of Disabled Children
Disability-or apology; It is the inability or incompleteness of individuals to fulfill their roles in life, such as age, gender, culture, social and psychological factors, due to their inadequacies.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Caregiver Burden, Disabilities Multiple, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- caregivers (NCT05228405)
- Testing
- All of the disabled children's caregivers will answer the Questionnaire of Disease, Physiotherapy and Sports Awareness
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
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
Hemangioma
Hemangioma Associated With High Rates of Morbidity
We are conducting a study on the possible presence of PHACES in children with large facial hemangiomas and lumbosacral hemangiomas of infancy (hemangioma in the lower back) .
- Trial name
- NCT00394888
- Testing
- MRI, MRI of head and neck, Dermatological Examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 433 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin