Central nervous system malformation
MONDO:002002251 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Central nervous system malformation itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Central nervous system malformation
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Neural tube defect 12 trials · 23 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Chiari malformation type I 9 trials
- Primary tethered cord syndrome 2 trials
- Caudal regression sequence 1 trial
- Diastematomyelia 0 trials
- Iniencephaly 0 trials Sub-types →
- Isolated amyelia 0 trials
- Lateral meningocele syndrome 0 trials
- Leptomyelolipoma 0 trials
- Lipomyelomeningocele 0 trials
- Neurenteric cyst 0 trials
- Parietal foramina 0 trials Sub-types →
- Sacral agenesis-abnormal ossification of the vertebral bodies-persistent notochordal canal syndrome 0 trials
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Overgrowth syndrome and/or cerebral malformations due to abnormalities in MTOR pathway genes 0 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Isolated focal cortical dysplasia 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Megalencephaly-capillary malformation-polymicrogyria syndrome 3 trials
- Hemimegalencephaly 2 trials
- Macrocephaly-intellectual disability-neurodevelopmental disorder-small thorax syndrome 1 trial
- Megalencephaly-polymicrogyria-postaxial polydactyly-hydrocephalus syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
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Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome 3 trials
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Pontocerebellar hypoplasia 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types
21 sub-types
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 6 2 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 1 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 10 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2E 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 3 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 4 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 5 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 7 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 8 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 9 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, IIA 17 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 11 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 12 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 13 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 14 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 15 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 16 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 1D 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 1E 0 trials
- Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 1F 0 trials
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Lhermitte-Duclos disease 2 trials
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PHACE syndrome 2 trials
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5 sub-types
- Joubert syndrome 14 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 16 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 2 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 5 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 9 0 trials
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Cystic malformation of the posterior fossa 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Dandy-Walker syndrome 1 trial Sub-types →
- Blake pouch cyst 0 trials
- Mega-cisterna magna 0 trials
- Retrocerebellar cyst 0 trials
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Aase-Smith syndrome 0 trials
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Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome 0 trials
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Joubert syndrome with ocular defect 0 trials
5 sub-types
- Joubert syndrome 14 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 15 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 20 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 28 0 trials
- Joubert syndrome 3 0 trials
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NPHP3-related Meckel-like syndrome 0 trials
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Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome 0 trials
4 sub-types
- Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome 1 0 trials
- Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome 2 0 trials
- Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome 3 0 trials
- Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome 4 0 trials
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SLC39A8-CDG 0 trials
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Aprosencephaly cerebellar dysgenesis 0 trials
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Arachnoid cyst 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Intracranial arachoid cyst 0 trials
- Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts 0 trials
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Cerebellar-facial-dental syndrome 0 trials
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Glioependymal/ependymal cyst 0 trials
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Hereditary cerebral malformation 0 trials
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Isolated arhinencephaly 0 trials
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Isolated cerebellar vermis agenesis 0 trials
2 sub-types
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Orofaciodigital syndrome type 6 0 trials
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Pontine tegmental cap dysplasia 0 trials
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Rhombencephalosynapsis 0 trials
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Tubulinopathy-associated dysgyria 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Keyhole surgery in the womb could fix spinal defects with fewer risks
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new, minimally invasive surgical technique to repair open neural tube defects (spina bifida) in unborn babies. Instead of opening the uterus, surgeons use a tiny camera and tools inserted through small incisions. The goal is to close the spinal defect effective…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain surgery showdown: which chiari fix works best?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 250 people with Chiari malformation type I and syringomyelia to compare two surgical approaches: one that opens the covering of the brain and spinal cord, and another that also removes or shrinks the tonsils at the base of the brain. The goal was to see which…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Long-Term safety of mitochondrial drug confirmed in 101 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety of vatiquinone in 101 people with inherited mitochondrial disease who had already taken the drug in a previous study or treatment plan. The goal was to track any side effects until the drug became commercially available or the program ended. Partic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a nerve zap cure Kids' stubborn constipation?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two ways to stimulate sacral nerves in 48 children aged 2-17 with severe constipation and fecal incontinence that didn't improve with standard care. One group got an implanted nerve stimulator, the other a non-invasive patch. The goal was to see if either approa…
Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Nerve block may cut painkiller use in kids' spine surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the amount of anesthesia needed during and after tethered cord surgery in children. The trial involved 73 children aged 18 and under. The goal was to see if the block lowers pain …
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Does dolutegravir raise the risk of birth defects? eswatini study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are tracking birth outcomes for infants born in Eswatini to mothers who took dolutegravir or other HIV drugs around the time of conception. The study compares rates of neural tube defects and other birth defects among babies born to HIV-positive women on dolutegravir,…
Sponsor: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Long-Term study tracks spinal cord cyst disease to guide future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 180 adults with syringomyelia, a condition where a cyst forms in the spinal cord, for up to 5 years. Researchers tracked symptoms, muscle strength, and MRI scans to learn how the disease progresses and how surgery affects outcomes. The goal was to gather knowl…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind chiari brain malformation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the genetics of Chiari I malformation, a condition where part of the brain pushes into the spinal canal. Researchers analyzed DNA and family histories from 152 participants to find genes that may cause the malformation. The goal was to better understand why i…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind chiari malformation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked for genetic causes of Chiari type I malformation, a condition where part of the brain pushes into the spinal canal. Researchers took blood samples from 40 people with the condition and their relatives to analyze their DNA. The goal was to find specific…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New registry sheds light on rare overgrowth diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study created a French national registry for people with rare overgrowth syndromes caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. Researchers collected medical and genetic information from 28 patients to better understand these conditions and estimate how many people are affecte…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug interaction study aims to make radiprodil safer for future use
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested how the experimental drug radiprodil interacts with five common medications (warfarin, midazolam, digoxin, rosuvastatin, and omeprazole) in 18 healthy adults. Participants took radiprodil alone and then with each of these drugs to measure changes in drug levels …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GRIN Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Timing of palliative care for kids with brain disease under review
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 126 children and young adults (up to age 25) with serious, non-progressive neurological diseases like cerebral palsy or brain injury. Researchers wanted to understand the best time to introduce a pediatric palliative care team. They reviewed medical records f…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:36 UTC