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Spina bifida bowel troubles: scientists probe nerve and gut lining

NCT ID NCT02440984

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 36 adults with spina bifida to understand why they often have bowel issues. Researchers took small tissue samples from the colon during a routine scope and measured how the rectum works. The goal was to see if nerve damage affects the gut's lining and nerves, which could explain these problems.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain the root causes of bowel problems in spina bifida, pointing toward better management strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly improve symptoms. Results may not apply to everyone with spina bifida.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2015

Finished

May 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patient aged between 18 and 65 years old * patient who consulted to the national Spina Bifida Center for multidisciplinary assessment or for a proctology/urologic clinic * need of colonic biopsies during endoscopy * free, written and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy or breastfeeding * protected adults (judicial protection, guardianship and truesteeship) and persons deprived of liberty * patient unable to giving their consent * anticoagulants therapy or coagulation disorders

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Conditions

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rectal disorder spina bifida

As listed by the trial registrant

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Spina bifida

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rennes University Hospital

    Rennes, France

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