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Doctors test umbilical cord patch to seal spina bifida in the womb
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new material—a patch made from donated umbilical cord tissue—to repair spina bifida in unborn babies. The goal is to create a watertight seal over the spinal cord defect during a special prenatal surgery. Researchers hope this will lower the risk of seriou…
Matched conditions: SPINA BIFIDA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New keyhole surgery for unborn babies aims to fix spina bifida, reduce risks for moms
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a less invasive 'keyhole' surgery to repair spina bifida in unborn babies. It aims to provide the same benefits to the baby as traditional open fetal surgery—like potentially reducing brain complications and improving movement—while lowering serious risks fo…
Matched conditions: SPINA BIFIDA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Teaching kids wheelchair skills to boost independence
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a training program to help children with conditions like spina bifida or cerebral palsy use their manual wheelchairs more safely and independently. It involves 4 children in Michigan and aims to see if the training improves their wheelchair skills, confidenc…
Matched conditions: SPINA BIFIDA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grand Valley State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New app gives kids with spina bifida a voice in their own care
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is creating and testing a smartphone app designed to help children and teenagers with spina bifida work with their doctors to set personal goals for managing bladder and bowel incontinence. The app aims to shift the focus from standard medical targets to what matters m…
Matched conditions: SPINA BIFIDA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Can standing wheelchairs help kids join in more?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis small, early-stage study is exploring whether powered wheelchairs that can lift a child into a standing position help kids with conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injuries participate more in daily activities. Researchers are working with four children in Michigan…
Matched conditions: SPINA BIFIDA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grand Valley State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC