Myeloschisis
MONDO:0958076A rare form of spina bifida/open neural tube defect (NTD) chacterized by absence of a cystic component, dysplastic meninges and neural placode exposed through a defect in the posterior vertebral arches (spina bifida) that are contiguous with surrounding skin. The placode is at or below the skin plane and is typically associated with a Chiari II malformation. It is usually isolated or rarely associated with split cord malformation.
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Myeloschisis itself.
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Sub-types of Myeloschisis
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Hemi-myeloschisis 0 trials
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True myeloschisis 0 trials
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Umbilical cord patch used in womb to repair spina bifida
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to repair spina bifida before birth using a tiny camera and a patch made from donated human umbilical cord tissue. The patch is placed over the spinal cord to create a watertight seal, which may reduce problems after birth. The trial includes 50 pregnan…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Womb surgery breakthrough: two methods to fix spina bifida before birth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two ways to surgically repair spina bifida in the womb using a tiny camera. The goal is to close the spinal defect and reverse brain changes caused by the condition. About 110 pregnant women carrying babies with spina bifida will take part. The two methods are co…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC