Clinical trials: Spinal Cord Tethering
Meningioma, Tumor, Brain
MiDura-Study (Neuro-Patch in Duraplasty)
The aim of this study is to collect systematically and proactively data regarding the performance of Neuro-Patch, like complications and handling, under daily clinical practice when used as intended by the manufacturer
- Conditions
- Meningioma, Tumor, Brain, Chiari Malformation, Vascular Malformation
- Trial name
- MiDura (NCT04189172)
- Where
- 4 sites in France, Germany
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Neurogenic Bladder, Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Urological Deterioration in Secondary Tethered Cord Syndrome and Clue to Detect It
Secondary tethered cord syndrome (STCS) has been diagnosed with signs of progressive deterioration in urological or neuroorthopedic systems following primary tethering surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04483570
- Testing
- Redo-tethering operation
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Targeting the Plantaris Muscle-tendon in Surgical Correction of Ankle Equinus in Children
Tight ankle muscles can produce ankle equinus (limited ability to pull the foot upward) and occur often in children, significantly impacting their ability to walk.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- Plantaris Sx (NCT07090057)
- Testing
- Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession, then Plantaris tenotomy, Plantaris tenotomy, then Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Tethered Cord
Effects of Anesthetic Infusion on the Amplitude of Motor Evoked Potential in Pediatrics Undergoing Tethered Spinal Cord Surgeries
The tethered spinal cord is a common pathology in pediatric neurosurgery. Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IOM) has gained popularity over the past two decades as a clinical discipline that uses neurophysiologic…
- Trial name
- NCT05591001
- Testing
- ketamine and dexmeditomidine combination, Propofol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Tethered Spinal Cord, Brain Tumor
Dexmedetomidine on Intraoperative Somatosensory and Motor Evoked Potential Monitoring During Neurosurgery in Pediatric Patients
The investigators want to know if using the study drug dexmedetomidine will improve nerve wave readings during neurosurgery. These readings are done many times during surgery while the patient is asleep.
- Conditions
- Tethered Spinal Cord, Brain Tumor, Cranio Cervical Compression
- Trial name
- NCT01512147
- Testing
- Isoflurane, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Tethered Cord, Chiari I Malformation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine
Diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging is a well established method for detecting acute injury to the brain and is used on all children undergoing an MRI brain scan at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Trial name
- MRIS (NCT01382290)
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Neural Tube Defects
Genetics of Neural Tube Defects
The Genetics of Neural Tube Defects Study at the University of Miami: The University of Miami John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics is looking for families to participate in research to identify the genetic and…
- Trial name
- NTD (NCT01253746)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Fibrolipoma of Filum Terminale, Lipomyelomeningocele
Effect of Acetazolamide & Position in CSF Leakage and Collection and Wound Dehiscence
Purpose of study : to determine the preventive effect of acetazolamide administration, prone positioning, and the combination of both following the neurosurgical interventions in lumbosacral region for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)…
- Conditions
- Fibrolipoma of Filum Terminale, Lipomyelomeningocele, Split Cord Malformation, Dermal Sinus
- Trial name
- NCT01867268
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, prone positioning, Acetazolamide+ prone positioning
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Recurrent Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome
A Randomized Controlled Trial for Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome
This trial compares detethering surgery and spinal column shortening surgery, two treatments for adults with recurrent tethered cord syndrome (TCS), a neurological disorder where the spinal cord becomes abnormally attached to…
- Trial name
- NCT06197399
- Testing
- Detethering Surgery, Spinal Column Shortening Surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Tethered Cord, Tethered Cord Syndrome
Investigation of Surgical Sectioning of the Filum Terminale in Treating Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients
The investigators hypothesize that surgical release of the filum terminale (strand of fibrous tissue at the end of the spinal cord) is a more efficacious treatment option for symptomatic relief than medical management in subjects…
- Conditions
- Tethered Cord, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Occult Spina Bifida, Spina Bifida Occulta
- Trial name
- OCCULT (NCT05163899)
- Testing
- Release of filum terminale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Neurogenic Incontinence, Dysfunctional Voiding
Treatment of Neurogenic Incontinence by Surgery to Cut the Filum Terminale
The target population of this study is children with primary or secondary daytime urinary incontinence, who have failed to improve adequately despite compliance with at least 6 months of standard medical therapy.
- Trial name
- NICNOC (NCT01465581)
- Testing
- Division of the filum terminal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
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
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
TPAD for Recovery of Standing After Severe SCI
The purpose of this study is to investigate how standing and sitting balance control is altered after spinal cord injury (SCI) and how a new type of robotic assistive device may be used to improve muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT06643312
- Testing
- The Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation