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This study is testing modified surgical instruments used during fetoscopic repair of neural tube defects (spina bifida) in unborn babies. Researchers want to see if these tools are safe and work as intended. The study will enroll 100 pregnant women who choose to have this fetal s…

This study tests whether adding folic acid to iodized salt can raise folate levels in women of childbearing age in Zambia, a country without mandatory folic acid fortification. Two hundred fifty non-pregnant, non-lactating women aged 18–45 will use the fortified salt instead of r…

This study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…

This study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…

This study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…

This study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…