Clinical trials: Neural Tube Defects
Myelomeningocele, Spina Bifida
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida
A study to use transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to characterize sensorimotor deficits in a pediatric population of individuals with spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT06918119
- Testing
- Transcutaneous stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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.
Spina Bifida, Anencephaly
Study of Genetic Risk Factors for Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
The purpose of this study is to describe the genetic contribution to the neural tube defects spina bifida (SB) and anencephaly (A), which includes identifying patients, defining the roles of certain genes, and studying…
- Trial name
- SBRR (NCT00031122)
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Spina Bifida
Micro Ribonucleic Acid (miRNA) Markers of Hydrocephalus in Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)
A collection of biological samples (cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] and blood) from patients under 6 years of age who are diagnosed with intraventricular hemorrhage or spina bifida.
- Trial name
- NCT02386228
- Testing
- collection of CSF and blood
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke
High Intensity Exercise and Improving Physical Activity Among People With Neurologic Dysfunction
The Hawks in Motion (HIM) High Intensity Exercise program is designed to implement the American Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines and American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for exercise for people with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06945835
- Testing
- Participate in high intensity exercise of at least 20 minutes in 60 minutes session of RPE greater than 6.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
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
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
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
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, 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
Calculi, Urinary, Neurogenic Bladder Disorder
Urinary Calculi After Bladder Augmentation in Children
The goal of this observational study is to analyse the occurence of urinary calculi after bladder augmentation in children: location of the calculi (kidney or bladder) type of bladder augmentation with higher rate of urinary…
- Conditions
- Calculi, Urinary, Neurogenic Bladder Disorder, Spina Bifida, Child, Only
- Trial name
- LITAPED (NCT06734403)
- Testing
- Bladder Augmentation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Chiari Malformation Type I, Proprioceptive Disorders
Investigation of the Effects of Exercise on Patients With Chiari Malformation
Chiari Malformation (CM) is a posterior brain anomaly caused by the displacement of the brain stem and cerebellum into the cervical spinal canal.
- Conditions
- Chiari Malformation Type I, Proprioceptive Disorders, Coordination and Balance Disturbances, Syringomyelia
- Trial name
- NCT04220541
- Testing
- Motor learning based exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Spina Bifida, Sensory Disorder
Sensory and Motor Proficiency For Children With Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is one of the neural tube defects that cause neuromuscular dysfunction. Spina bifida is a disease accompanied by motor paralysis, musculoskeletal problems, Arnold-Chiari malformation, osteoporosis, hydrocephalus…
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Sensory Disorder, Motor Disorders, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05318677
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Petrous Apex Meningioma
Petro-trigeminal Line and Petrous Apex Cephaloceles
cephaloceles are rare lesions of the petrous apex, inconsistently listed as meningoceles or arachnoid cysts. They're consistent with a herniation posterolateral of the Meckel cavum within the petrous apex.
- Trial name
- APEX (NCT05639491)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Chronic Pain, Chiari Malformation
Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain in Sample of People With Chiari Malformation
Twenty percent of US adults report chronic pain symptoms. Both psychological symptoms and sleep issues commonly co-occur with chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04089670
- Testing
- Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Kent State University
Myelomeningocele
Risk Factors Associated With Spontaneous Preterm Delivery Status Post Open Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair
This is a chart review of all patients who have underwent open prenatal repair of fetal myelomeningocele. Although prenatal repair is associated with improved neurologic outcomes and a decreased need for cerebrospinal fluid…
- Trial name
- NCT03073382
- Testing
- Chart review
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
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
Prostate Cancer, Spine, Open
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs Fresh Frozen Plasma in Goal-directed Bleeding Management in Non-cardiac Surgery
The primary endpoint of this study is the completion time of hemostasis treatment when administered Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and frozen powder coagulation factor concentrate (PCC) in goal-directed bleeding management for…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Spine, Open, Hip Osteoarthritis, Knee Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06144099
- Testing
- fresh frozen plasma, prothrombin complex concentrate
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konkuk University Medical Center
Spina Bifida, Fecal Incontinence
Enema Device for Children With Spina Bifida
The International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care at Children's Hospital Colorado treats patients who suffer from many different colorectal issues such as anorectal malformation, Hirschsprung disease, and severe…
- Trial name
- NCT05253196
- Testing
- Use of the foley catheter assistive device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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