Clinical trials: Spina Bifida
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
Evaluating a New Knee-Ankle-Foot Brace to Improve Gait in Children With Movement Disorders
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder in children. CP often causes crouch gait, an abnormal way of walking. Knee crouch has many causes, so no single device or approach works best for everybody.
- Conditions
- Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT01961557
- Testing
- EA-KAFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
The Impact of Community-based Wellness Programs on The Triple Aim
People with disabilities experience a staggering incidence of secondary conditions that can result in death or negatively impact their health, participation in the community, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02938130
- Testing
- Wellness Programs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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
Autologous Human Umbilical Cord Tissue Patch for Postnatal Closure of Open Neural Tube Defects
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of an autologous umbilical cord patch for dural closure on the repair of open neural tube defect.
- Trial name
- NCT06929572
- Testing
- Autologous umbilical cord patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
tSCS in Children With Spina Bifida
A single-center, open-label, investigational pilot trial to explore potential effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on leg muscle strength and walking in children with myelomeningocele.
- Trial name
- NCT07615686
- Testing
- Transcutaneous stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bailey Petersen
Neurogenic Bladder Due to Spina Bifida
Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Pediatric Spina Bifida Neurogenic Bladder
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, feasibility, and compliance of a daily home transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (tTNS) protocol in children with chronic neurogenic bladder (NB) provided by self or…
- Trial name
- NCT07136688
- Testing
- Stamobil electric stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Clinical Investigation to Validate the Safety and Performance of the ABLE Kids Device in Pediatric Patients With Neurological Gait Disorders in a Clinical Setting
The primary objective of the study is to validate the safety and clinical performance of the ABLE Kids device in pediatric patients with neurological gait disorders or muscular weakness during a 10-session gait training program…
- Conditions
- Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- NCT07745712
- Testing
- ABLE Kids
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02592291
- Testing
- MHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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
Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular Diseases
Metformin in Children With Motor Deficit
Obesity with insulin resistance in the paediatric population provides an increasing challenge. Children with neurological or neuromuscular diseases are even more prone to obesity: their locomotor impairment leads to an…
- Trial name
- NCT00720161
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bladder (NB)
Coupled Gentamicin-Lactobacillus Rhamnosus in NLUTD
The main objective of the proposed research study is to determine in men and women with spinal cord injury/disease and neurogenic bladder whether the dose of coupled gentamicin \& Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG affects the…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bladder (NB), Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT07643974
- Testing
- Gentamicin, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
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, Cerebral Palsy
Assessing Transition Practices for Children With Disabilities: Pathways to a Successful Adulthood
Transition to adult care is a purposeful and structured movement of youth with complex disabilities from child centered to adult oriented services. This complex and potentially challenging period requires careful planning.
- Conditions
- Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spastic Paraplegia
- Trial name
- NCT07706517
- Testing
- Chart review, Semi-structured interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Spina Bifida
Establishing the Preliminary Utility of a Novel Pediatric Manual Mobile Standing Wheelchair
To establish the preliminary utility of a novel pediatric manual mobile standing wheelchair (PedMMSWC).
- Trial name
- NCT07290556
- Testing
- PedMMSWC Wheelchair User Testing, PedMMSWC Simulated Home, School, Community Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Optimal Mobility, Inc
Spina Bifida or Spinal Dysraphism
Adult Bladder and Quality of Life Evaluation in Spina Bifida
Spina bifida (SB) is a birth defect that affects the spine, often causing paralysis in the legs and problems with bladder and bowel control.
- Trial name
- ABLE-SB (NCT07642466)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Blayne Welk
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Healthcare Navigator Program
Many adults with spina bifida experience difficulties managing their health-such as coordinating care across multiple providers, keeping up with medications, and navigating insurance systems.
- Trial name
- ALIGN (NCT07531862)
- Testing
- Behavioral Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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
Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida
In-Utero Endoscopic Correction of Spina Bifida
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of performing fetoscopic surgical correction of fetal spina bifida.
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele
- Trial name
- NCT04362592
- Testing
- In Utero Endoscopic Correction of Myelomeningocele IDE - Percutaneous Technique, In Utero Endoscopic Correction of Myelomeningocele IDE - Laparotomy/Uterine Exteriorization Technique
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California