Clinical trials: Spina Bifida
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
Neurogenic Bladder Due to Spina Bifida (Disorder)
Sterile Single-use vs Reused Polyvinylchloride Catheter For Intermittent Catheterization In Neurogenic Bladder
The objective of the study is to determine whether single-use polyvinylchloride (PVC) catheters reduce urinary tract infections (UTI) compared to reused PVC catheters for patients with neurogenic bladder due to spina bifida that…
- Trial name
- Catheters (NCT03424499)
- Testing
- Single-use catheter, Reused catheter, Urine culture
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez
Myelomeningocele, Pregnancy
Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair With Maternal BMI Between 35.0 and 40.0
Inclusion and exclusion criteria for fetal repair of MMC was established by the Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS Trial) and these criteria are the standard of care throughout the United States.
- Trial name
- MOMSto40BMI (NCT02509377)
- Testing
- Open Fetal Repair of Myelomeningocele
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Folate Deficiency, Neural Tube Defects
Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia)
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt with folic acid (FISFA) in increasing serum and red blood cell folate in non-lactating, non-pregnant women of reproductive age in the country of Zambia who do not have active food…
- Trial name
- NCT06734611
- Testing
- Fortified Iodized Salt with Folic Acid (FISFA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Zambia
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida
Laparotomy Versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Correction of Myelomeningocele
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a fetoscopic surgical technique for antenatal correction of fetal myelomeningocele. Two surgical approaches will be utilized.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele, Chiari Malformation
- Trial name
- NCT03856034
- Testing
- Fetoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- USFetus
Children, Mobility Limitation
Parental Perspectives of Using Toy Cars on Social Interactions of Preschool Children With Mobility Impairments
The purpose of this study is to investigate parental attitudes towards their child who has a mobility impairment, to using a modified electric toy car, and to evaluate from their perspective, if it facilitated social interaction…
- Conditions
- Children, Mobility Limitation, Spina Bifida, Attitude to Health
- Trial name
- NCT02682043
- Testing
- Toy car
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Limitation
Robotic Walking for Children Who Cannot Walk
A common problem among children with nervous system disorders is difficulty walking on their own. This has impacts beyond mobility including short and long-term health conditions associated with physical inactivity and different…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Mobility Limitation, Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- RoWaCaWa (NCT05473676)
- Testing
- Robotic Training Period
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
The Impact of Participation on Body Functions Among Youth With Physical Disabilities
Youth with physical disabilities experience greater limitations to participation in community- based activities than do their average-developing peers, which can result in poor health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04288453
- Testing
- Engagement in a 8-week community-based activity program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Myelomeningocele
Open Spina Bifida Fetoscopic Repair Project
The aim of the study is to assess a new fetal surgery approach to repair open spina bifida. The fetal group hypothesis is to perform a minimally invasive procedure using a fetoscopic technique in order to access to amniotic…
- Trial name
- NCT03562286
- Testing
- Fetoscopy
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Medicina Perinatal Alta Especialidad, México
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
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, 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
Dysraphism, Open Dysraphism
Study of Urinary Impact of Spinal Dysraphism in the Pediatric Population
Spinal dysraphisms are defined as a congenital malformation characterized by a defect in the closure of the neural tube in the caudal region.
- Conditions
- Dysraphism, Open Dysraphism, Closed Dysraphism
- Trial name
- SPINA (NCT07258654)
- Testing
- description of the impact
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
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
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
Fetoscopic NEOX Cord 1K® Spina Bifida Repair
To fetoscopically use cryopreserved human umbilical cord allografts, named NEOX Cord 1K®, as a spinal cord cover of spina bifida defects.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele, Myeloschisis
- Trial name
- NCT04243889
- Testing
- NEOX Cord 1K
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Incontinence, Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder Neck Surgery in Children with Neurogenic Bladder
Surgical outcomes of bladder neck surgery in children with neurogenic bladder. Consequences on bladder voiding.
- Conditions
- Incontinence, Bladder Dysfunction, Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bladder Disorder
- Trial name
- CERPED (NCT06734390)
- Testing
- Bladder Neck Surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
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
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, 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