Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defects
Neural Tube Defects, Congenital Abnormalities
Birth Outcomes In Eswatini After Transition To Dolutegravir-Based Treatment
The goal of this observational study is to assess the birth outcomes of HIV-positive women delivering in hospitals in Eswatini who are receiving dolutegravir (DTG) or other anti-retroviral (ARV) drug regimens.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Congenital Abnormalities, Teratogens
- Trial name
- NCT05883761
- Where
- 5 sites in Eswatini
- Volunteers
- 50,075 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
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
Postoperative Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Secondary to Tethered Cord Syndrome
Effectiveness of Electrical Pudendal Nerve Stimulation for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Pediatric Tethered Cord Syndrome Post-Surgery
The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate whether the addition of electrical pudendal nerve stimulation (EPNS) to standard conservative treatment can improve bladder function in pediatric patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07062133
- Testing
- Electrical pudendal nerve stimulation, Conventional conservative treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian
Meningomyelocele/Spina Bifida
the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Postoperative Complications After Meningomyelocele
Introduction: Meningomyelocele is a common congenital neural tube defect. To reduce complications, early surgery and a multidisciplinary approach is needed.
- Trial name
- NCT05711355
- Testing
- Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma after meningomyelocele sac repair, meningomyelocele sac repair
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Surgical Management and Outcome of Tethered Cord Syndrome
The aim of this study is to assess surgical management and outcome of Tethered cord syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05579795
- Testing
- Detethering of the spinal cord
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Myelomeningocele, Neurogenic Bladder
Efficacy of Contrast Enhanced Voiding Urosonography for Urodynamic Studies
The investigators will assess the feasibility of replacing fluoroscopy/iodinated contrast with ultrasound/sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres during routine urodynamic studies.
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele, Neurogenic Bladder, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Bladder, Neurogenic
- Trial name
- NCT04738539
- Testing
- Contrast Enhanced Voiding Urosonography with Urodynamic Testing, Urodynamic Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Neural Tube Defects, Newborn Morbidity
Short- Term Follow up Of Neonates Born With Neural Tube Defect
Neural tube defects (NTD), which is the most common anomaly of the central nervous system, which can be diagnosed during antenatal period, brings many problems both in the neonatal period and in advanced ages.
- Trial name
- STFUONBWNTD (NCT04760509)
- Testing
- In this study, the short-term follow-up of patients with neural tube defects in the neonatal intensive care unit will be evaluated retrospectively.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
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
Anencephaly, Acrania
Genetics of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
The goal of this research study is to discover the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the cause of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
- Trial name
- NCT00636233
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), Facial Cleft Defect
Genetic Analysis of Neural Tube and Orofacial Cleft Defects in the Irish Population
In a collaborative effort with the Health Research Board, the national organization for medical research in the Republic of Ireland, individuals with neural tube defects (NTDs) or facial cleft defects and their parents will be…
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), Facial Cleft Defect, Hereditary Oral Clefts
- Trial name
- NCT00341068
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,451 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Neural Tube Defects, Newborn Sepsis
Is Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio a Prognostic Factor of Sepsis in Newborns With Operated Neural Tube Defects?
We aimed to investigate whether Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio is a Prognostic Factor of Sepsis in Newborns with operated Neural Tube Defects?
- Trial name
- NCT04135274
- Testing
- Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Efficacy and Safety of Nerve Root Axial Decompression Surgery in The Treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome
Background: Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a progressive clinical condition including a series of neurological dysfunctions and deformities attributable to abnormally increased tension on the spinal cord, which is lacking…
- Trial name
- NCT03262844
- Testing
- Conservative treatment, Capsule surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
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
Postoperative Infection Rates
Powder Topical Rifampicin on Reducing Infections After Neural Tube Defect Surgery in Infants
The correct timing and technique of neural tube defect (NTD) repairs significantly decreases the morbidity and mortality of NTD cases. However, infections related to the surgery are still common.
- Trial name
- NCT03198819
- Testing
- Local Rifampisin and İnrtravenous cefotaxime
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
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
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
Neural Tube Defects
Efficacy of Weekly Versus Daily Folic Acid Supplementation
Investigate the efficacy of weekly versus daily of folic acid supplementation on improving folate, vitamin B12,
- Trial name
- NCT00394862
- Testing
- multivitamin
- Volunteers
- 460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
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