Clinical trials: Spinal Deformities
Adult Spinal Deformity
Influence of Sagittal Imbalance of the Spine on Gait Pattern in Adult Spinal Deformity
This study intends to investigate the changes in gait pattern in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients with sagittal imbalance. It will investigate the gait kinematics in patients who have a mismatch of their spinopelvic…
- Trial name
- NCT03304405
- Testing
- Gait Analysis
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA), Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6
Deep Brain Stimulation for Spinocerebellar Ataxia
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the safety of placing Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS) in the cerebellum and using electrical stimulation of that part of the brain to treat symptoms related to the participants…
- Trial name
- NCT07288437
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
Cerebellar Ataxia
Efficacy of Riluzole in Hereditary Cerebellar Ataxia
The hereditary cerebellar ataxias include diverse neurodegenerative disorders. Hereditary ataxias can be divided into autosomal dominant ataxias (ADCAs), autosomal recessive ataxias (ARCAs), X-linked, and mitochondrial ataxias on…
- Trial name
- NCT01104649
- Testing
- riluzole
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- S. Andrea Hospital
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
Friedreich Ataxia
Iron-Chelating Therapy and Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich ataxia, an autosomal recessive condition, ascribed to frataxin gene expansion, has been shown to result from an iron- induced injury to the mitochondrial respiratory chain.
- Trial name
- NCT00224640
- Testing
- Iron chelating intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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
Friedreich Ataxia
Longitudinal Analysis of Oral Communication in Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich Ataxia (FA) is a hereditary neurological disease that is associated with a cerebellar syndrome and pyramidal symptoms.
- Trial name
- ORFA (NCT04631224)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Pregnancy, Fetal and Neonatal Health
Outcome of Fetal Spina Bifida
Neural tube defects are one of the most prevalent congenital abnormalities, surpassed only by cardiac malformations. Spina bifida accounts for the majority of the neural tube defects and is comprised of a wide spectrum of…
- Trial name
- NCT01100697
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University of Luebeck
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2
Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Therapy (19#iSCLife®-SA) for Patients With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
The purpose of this study is verify the safety and efficacy of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (UC-MSC) therapy for patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and in addition, explore the possible mechanisms of UC-MSC…
- Conditions
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6
- Trial name
- NCT03378414
- Testing
- Intravenous infusion, Intrathecal injection, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Sclnow Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Scoliosis, Pectus Excavatum
Hypnotherapy in Major Surgical Procedures
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to test the feasibility of clinical hypnotherapy as a perioperative intervention for the reduction of pre-operative anxiety, post-operative pain, and other-related symptoms…
- Trial name
- NCT02376634
- Testing
- Hypnosis
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Executive Dysfunction, Cognitive Deficits
Cognitive Rehabilitation in Patients With Spina Bifida
This study will examine the effects of a theoretically grounded and manualized cognitive rehabilitation program on patients with Spina Bifida (SB).
- Conditions
- Executive Dysfunction, Cognitive Deficits, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT01302314
- Testing
- Goal management training (GMT)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Jan Stubberud
Spinal Metastases, Vertebral Metastases
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Spine Tumors
This study will evaluate the local control rate as well as acute and late toxicity rates of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment of spine metastases and benign spine tumors.
- Conditions
- Spinal Metastases, Vertebral Metastases, Benign Spinal Tumors, Chordoma
- Trial name
- NCT01347307
- Testing
- SBRT for Benign Extradural Spine Tumors, SBRT for Vertebral/Paraspinal Metastases
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
Scoliosis, Unspecified
Single Versus Dual Spine Attending Surgeons in Complex Adult Deformity Surgery:
Two recent studies showed that having two attending spine surgeons performing complex adult spine deformity surgery instead of one, decreased complications, unplanned surgeries within 30-days [Ames], 90-day readmissions, wound…
- Trial name
- NCT02703831
- Testing
- Dual attending, Single Attending
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Norton Leatherman Spine Center
Friedreich Ataxia
A Study to Assess Nomlabofusp in Adolescents and Children With Friedreich's Ataxia
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of nomlabofusp (CTI-1601) in adolescents and children with Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA).
- Trial name
- NCT06681766
- Testing
- Nomlabofusp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Larimar Therapeutics, Inc.
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
Adult Spinal Deformity
Tranexamic Acid Dosing in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate two dosing protocols for tranexamic acid (TXA), an anti-fibrinolytic used to decrease blood loss in adult patients undergoing complex, reconstructive spinal fusion surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT02053363
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid (Cyklokapron)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Alopecia Areata, Depressive Episode
The Epidemiology, Management, and the Associated Burden of Related Conditions in Alopecia Areata
This study series consists of four related studies and aims to explore and describe many important elements of alopecia areata over three key areas: (1) the current epidemiology of alopecia areata, (2) the prevalence and…
- Conditions
- Alopecia Areata, Depressive Episode, Recurrent Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04239521
- Testing
- Exposure of interest (studies 2 & 3).
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 51,955 people
- Sponsor
- Momentum Data
Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism
Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism (MVP)
We are trying to identify factors associated with improved quality of life and fewer PD symptoms. We are attempting to identify practices, beliefs, and therapies used by individuals who report excellent quality of life, few PD…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, MSA - Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT02194816
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Bastyr University
Urinary Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar to Sacral Ventral Nerve Re-Routing
To assess the level of improvement in voiding function after lumbar to sacral ventral nerve re-routing procedure in Spinal Cord Injury and spina bifida patients
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT00378664
- Testing
- lumbar to sacral ventral nerve re-routing procedure
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kenneth Peters, MD