Neural tube defect
MONDO:0018075A congenital defect characterized by failure of the neural tube to close completely; this results in the presence of openings in the brain or spinal cord. Examples of neural tube defects include encephalocele and spina bifida.
Also known as: NTD, spinal dysraphism
21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Zapping nerves to help Kids' bladders: new study tests Acupuncture-Like treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether electrical pudendal nerve stimulation (EPNS), delivered through thin needles near the tailbone, can improve bladder function in children who have nerve-related bladder issues after tethered cord surgery. Fifty children will receive EPNS three times a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:35 UTC
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Spinal canal shape may hold key to Chiari-Related syringomyelia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses advanced MRI to examine whether a deformity in the upper spinal canal is linked to syringomyelia (fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord) in people with Chiari malformation type I. Researchers will compare MRI scans from 50 adults with Chiari malformation, with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden bladder risks in kids with spine defects under investigation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at children with spinal dysraphism, a birth defect where the spine doesn't close properly. The goal is to better understand bladder and bowel problems in these children, especially those with less obvious forms. By studying 210 children treated at one hospital ov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC