Spina bifida
MONDO:0008449A congenital neural tube defect in which vertebrae are not fully formed. It results in the protrusion of the spinal cord through the opening of the vertebrae.
Also known as: rachischisis, spina bifida, spina bifida (disease), spinal meningocele, spinal myelocele, spinal myelomeningocele, NTD, neural tube defects, susceptibility to
59 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 44 tagged with Spina bifida itself.
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Sub-types of Spina bifida
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Isolated spina bifida 1 trial · 28 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Spina bifida cystica 1 trial · 26 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spina bifida aperta 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neural tube defects, X-linked 0 trials
- Neural tube defects, folate-sensitive 0 trials
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Spina bifida occulta 2 trials
2 sub-types
- Dysraphic spinal cord lipoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Dysraphism with stalk 0 trials Sub-types →
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Bladder cocktail aims to stop recurrent UTIs in spinal cord injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether washing the bladder with an antibiotic (gentamicin) followed by a probiotic (Lactobacillus) can help restore healthy bacteria and prevent urinary tract infections in people with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or sp…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden bladder risks in kids with spine defects under investigation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at children with spinal dysraphism, a birth defect where the spine doesn't close properly. The goal is to better understand bladder and bowel problems in these children, especially those with less obvious forms. By studying 210 children treated at one hospital ov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC