Clinical trials: Spina Bifida, open to volunteers
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02592291
- Testing
- MHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bowel
Bowel Continence Across the Lifespan in People With Spina Bifida
The goal of this observational study is to learn how different enema programs affect bowel control in children and adults with spina bifida.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence
- Trial name
- BCALS (NCT07390318)
- Testing
- Retrograde Enema, Antegrade Enema
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 943 people
- Sponsor
- David Chu
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
Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy
Evaluating Long-term Use of a Pediatric Robotic Exoskeleton (P.REX/Agilik) to Improve Gait in Children With Movement Disorders
Background: People with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury often have muscle weakness and problems controlling how their legs move. This can affect how they walk.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05726591
- Testing
- EA-KAFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
tSCS in Children With Spina Bifida
A single-center, open-label, investigational pilot trial to explore potential effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on leg muscle strength and walking in children with myelomeningocele.
- Trial name
- NCT07615686
- Testing
- Transcutaneous stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bailey Petersen
Spina Bifida or Spinal Dysraphism
Adult Bladder and Quality of Life Evaluation in Spina Bifida
Spina bifida (SB) is a birth defect that affects the spine, often causing paralysis in the legs and problems with bladder and bowel control.
- Trial name
- ABLE-SB (NCT07642466)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Blayne Welk
Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Clinical Investigation to Validate the Safety and Performance of the ABLE Kids Device in Pediatric Patients With Neurological Gait Disorders in a Clinical Setting
The primary objective of the study is to validate the safety and clinical performance of the ABLE Kids device in pediatric patients with neurological gait disorders or muscular weakness during a 10-session gait training program…
- Conditions
- Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- NCT07745712
- Testing
- ABLE Kids
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Spina Bifida
Evaluation of muLtimodal and Non-invasive SPINa Bifida Neurovessels During Prospective Follow-up
The aim of the study is to investigate known urinary biomarkers in order to determine whether they can be predictive of a risk of damage to the upper urinary tract and therefore the kidneys in patients with spina bifida.
- Trial name
- SPINLESS (NCT06041334)
- Testing
- Collection of a urine sample, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the bladder
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
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
Neurogenic Bladder Due to Spina Bifida
Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Pediatric Spina Bifida Neurogenic Bladder
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, feasibility, and compliance of a daily home transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (tTNS) protocol in children with chronic neurogenic bladder (NB) provided by self or…
- Trial name
- NCT07136688
- Testing
- Stamobil electric stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Spina Bifida
Motor Imagery-Supported Thoracic Expansion in Children With Spina Bifida
This study will investigate whether adding motor imagery to thoracic expansion exercises can improve respiratory function in children with spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT07846202
- Testing
- Thoracic Expansion Exercises, Motor Imagery-Supported Thoracic Expansion Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Spinal Dysraphism
Uronephrological Complications Risk Factors in Spinal Dysraphism
Spinal dysraphism consist of congenital malformations resulting of abnormalities in the formation of neural tube and/or surrounding structures during embryogenesis.
- Trial name
- RUD (NCT05718440)
- Testing
- Individualisation of uronephrological complications risk factors
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 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
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
Spina Bifida
Efficacy of Intravesical Oxybutynin in Children With Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Malformation of the lumbosacral region (spina bifida) affects the innervation of the bladder in children. The usual evolution leads to a neurological bladder with small capacity, poor compliancy and overactivity, exposing to…
- Trial name
- POXIPEN (NCT07027020)
- Testing
- Oxybutynin Hydrochloride
- Where
- 19 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
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
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, Urothelial Neoplasm
Urothelium Tissue Engineering Using Biopsies From Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Different clinical conditions can require urinary bladder augmentation or replacement. Tissue engineered bladder has been clinically evaluated but is not recommended due to diverse side effects.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Urothelial Neoplasm, Bladder, Neurogenic, Bladder Exstrophy
- Trial name
- IMOPU (NCT03698721)
- Testing
- Transurethral Resection of Prostate
- Volunteers
- 365 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Spina Bifida
Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) Treatment in Spina Bifida Pediatric Patients With Neurogenic Bladder
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of a treatment called "transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation" or "TTNS" in the treatment of urinary leakage for patients with spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT06025734
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Spina Bifida, Self Esteem
Psychosocial Teleassistance Programme for Adults With Spina Bifida
This clinical trial assesses the effect of a telecare psychosocial intervention designed for adults with spina bifida. The intervention consists of 10 weekly 1.5-hour group sessions, followed by two 3-month follow-up sessions.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Self Esteem, Quality of Life (QOL), Self Concept
- Trial name
- NCT07178873
- Testing
- Psychosocial teleassistance intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Deusto