Clinical trials: Spinal Dysraphism
Chiari Malformation
Duragen Versus Duraguard in Chiari Surgery
The study evaluates two materials used for duraplasty of the posterior cranial fossa in treatment of Chiari malformation. One material (DuraGen) is a non-suturable collagen matrix that is applied over the defect if brain…
- Trial name
- NCT00741858
- Testing
- Duragen duraplasty, Duraguard duraplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Osteoporosis, Cerebral Palsy
Prevention of Post Operative Bone Loss in Children
Hypothesis: one-dose pamidronate will prevent post-operative bone loss in children at risk for low bone density Plan: children with chronic disease such as CP, spina bifida, etc.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- NCT00655681
- Testing
- pamidronate, saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Disorder
A New Training to Enhance Physical Activity in Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this research study is to test the feasibility and response of a new exercise protocol on improving physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Disorder, Physical Disability, Posture Disorders in Children
- Trial name
- FOLIC (NCT05865418)
- Testing
- Loaded high intensity training, High intensity circuit training (HICT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spina Bifida, Latex Allergy
Yulex Glove Prospective Study in Spina Bifida
This study is to evaluate the safety of Yulex gloves when used by individuals who have documented allergy to natural rubber latex from Hevea brasiliensis.
- Trial name
- NCT01133288
- Testing
- Yulex gloves
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Neural Tube Defects, Anemia
Post T-plant Infusion of Allogeneic Cytokine Induced Killer (CIK) Cells as Consolidative Therapy in Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (transplant of blood cells from another individual) is a treatment option for patients with myelodysplasia or myeloproliferative Disorders.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Anemia, Leukemia, Myeloid, Bone Marrow Transplant Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01392989
- Testing
- CIK cells, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Everett Meyer
Myelomeningocele, Pregnancy
Evaluation of Hysterotomy Site After Open Fetal Surgery
This study is to review how the uterus heals after having open fetal surgery. Open fetal surgery causes a scar perhaps two: one from the open fetal surgery and a second from delivery by cesarean section; rarely, the same area of…
- Trial name
- Hysterotomy (NCT02493062)
- Testing
- Sonohysterogram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Impact of Probiotics on Urinary Symptoms in Spinal Cord Injury SCI and SB
As a collaborative effort between MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH)/MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI), Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) Department of Urology, Children's Research Institute (CRI)…
- Trial name
- NCT02748317
- Testing
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
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
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Impact of Probiotics on Urinary Symptoms in Spinal Cord Injury SCI and SB
As a collaborative effort between MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH), Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) Department of Urology, Children's Research Institute (CRI) Center for Genetic Medicine Research…
- Trial name
- NCT02748356
- Testing
- Lactobacillus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Neural Tube Defects, Contraception
Efficacy and Safety Study for an Oral Contraceptive Containing Folate
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the study drug is safe and effective
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Contraception, Oral Contraceptives (OC)
- Trial name
- NCT00468481
- Testing
- Drospirenone/Ethinylestradiol/Methyltetrahydrofolate, Drospirenone/Ethinylestradiol (Yaz)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 385 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
The Effectiveness of Participation-focused Interventions on Body Functions of Youth With Physical Disabilities
Youth with physical disabilities face greater restrictions to participation in community-based activities than their typically developing peers, which can lead to poor health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophies, Musculoskeletal Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03851107
- Testing
- Engagement in 6-week community-based activity program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
A Two-week Open-label Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Study of Multiple Doses of a Darifenacin Liquid Oral Suspension in Children (2 - 15 Years) With Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
This study will evaluate the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of darifenacin liquid oral suspension in children, ages 2-15 years, with neurogenic detrusor overactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT00712322
- Testing
- Darifenacin
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Colombia
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Warner Chilcott
Spina Bifida, Kidney Transplant
Urological and Renal Disease Engaging Adolescents in Adherence Collaborative Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of behavioral feedback plus economic incentives to promote treatment adherence among a large diverse population of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with kidney…
- Trial name
- U-REAACT (NCT03045276)
- Testing
- Behavioral Feedback and Economic Incentives: Arm 1, Behavioral Feedback and Economic Incentives: Arm 2
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 465 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy
READYorNot[TM] Brain-Based Disabilities Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out if there is a benefit to using the MyREADY Transition[TM] BBD App for brain-based disabilities, compared to not using it.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03852550
- Testing
- e-health application
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I
Posterior Fossa Decompression With or Without Duraplasty for Chiari Type I Malformation With Syringomyelia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression or a posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in…
- Conditions
- Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type I, Type I Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia
- Trial name
- NCT02669836
- Testing
- Posterior fossa decompression, Dural Augmentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
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
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
Neurogenic Bladder
Augmentation Cystoplasty Using an Autologous Neo-Bladder
Subjects with neurogenic bladder secondary to spina bifida refractory to medical treatment will be enrolled. The hypothesis is that augmentation cystoplasty using an autologous neo-bladder construct will significantly increase…
- Trial name
- NCT00419120
- Testing
- Autologous neo bladder construct
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tengion
Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida
Virtual Reality Based Testing of Power Wheelchair Driving Skills
The purpose of this research study is to examine whether computer based or virtual reality based driving assessments are as useful as real-world power wheelchair driving tests in measuring driving performance and whether they may…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00951509
- Testing
- Power Mobility Road Test (PMRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs