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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New drug targets root cause of rare overgrowth syndromes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests an oral drug called RLY-2608 in adults and children with overgrowth conditions (like CLOVES or Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome) caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. The drug is designed to block the faulty protein driving abnormal tissue growth. The trial will enr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Relay Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame seizures in rare brain disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called SVG103 (Paxalisib) in 15 adults with rare brain conditions (FCD-II, TSC, or HME) that cause seizures. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if it reduces seizure frequency. Participants take the drug …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sovargen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar pill fix faulty telomeres? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether a combination of two natural substances, deoxycytidine and deoxythymidine, is safe for people with telomere biology disorders. These rare genetic conditions cause premature aging, bone marrow failure, and lung scarring. Up to 36 participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suneet Agarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal cord snip: could a simple surgery ease hidden tethered cord symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study tests whether cutting a fibrous strand at the end of the spinal cord (filum terminale) can relieve symptoms of occult tethered cord syndrome better than medical management alone. Twenty people aged 2 to 80 who have not improved with standard care will be ra…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle colorectal cancer liver spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding low-dose radiation to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy is safe for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. About 9 to 18 participants will receive the combination treatment. The main goal is to check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a cancer drug help kids with rare brain disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests alpelisib, a drug originally developed for cancer, in 20 people aged 2 to 40 with MCAP syndrome—a rare condition causing an enlarged brain, blood vessel issues, and developmental delays. Participants receive either alpelisib or a placebo for 6 months, the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New surgical tools aim to make womb surgery for spina bifida safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Michael A Belfort • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to fix broken immune systems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a stem cell transplant using a milder chemotherapy regimen to treat people with severe immune deficiencies and inherited bone marrow failure. The goal is to see if donor cells can safely take over and rebuild a healthy immune system. Up to 27 partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Baby's own cord tissue used to patch spinal defect in promising new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgical approach for newborns with spina bifida, where a patch made from the baby's own umbilical cord is used to cover the spinal defect shortly after birth. The goal is to see if this method reduces complications like wound breakdown and fluid leakage co…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:32 UTC
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Could adding folic acid to salt prevent birth defects in zambia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI scans reveal the hidden fluid dynamics behind chiari malformation?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special MRI scans to measure the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and blood in the brain and spine of people with Chiari malformation. The goal is to see how these flows differ between people with symptoms and those without. Researchers will compare these measurements …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help people with spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy take control of their health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile health app system can help people with chronic conditions like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or traumatic brain injury improve their self-management skills and wellness. About 160 participants will use the app for one yea…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysterious metabolism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare disorders that affect how the body processes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. These disorders can cause problems in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Researchers will compare test…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive data collection launched for brain surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering medical information and samples from up to 5,000 people with neurosurgical conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Participants receive standard care while their data is collected for future research. No new treatments are being te…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genes explain brain malformations?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic causes of brain development disorders, including Aicardi syndrome, polymicrogyria, and Dandy-Walker malformation. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 2000 participants with these conditions, all confirmed by MRI. The goal is to use…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5-Minute baby brain test could spot problems early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and validate a Turkish version of a short neurological exam called the BRIEF-HINE for babies at high risk of brain problems. Researchers will test 120 infants aged 3 to 12 months who have conditions like premature birth or brain injury. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch study to unravel rare MEHMO syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 150 people with MEHMO syndrome or related conditions to better understand how the disease progresses. Researchers will collect medical history, imaging, and lab samples to find biological markers that could help monitor the disease. No treatment i…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Hunting for hidden genetic triggers of severe childhood epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict brain surgery success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 4500 people who have or will have brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms, tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors predict how well someone will recover. By standardizing how outcomes a…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 1,000 people with RASopathies—a group of genetic conditions that affect development and raise cancer risk. Researchers will store these samples and data in a database for future studies. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC