Does fetal surgery improve breathing during sleep for spina bifida babies?
NCT ID NCT04251806
First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looks at breathing problems during sleep in infants with myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida. Researchers compare babies who had surgery before birth versus after birth to see if one group has fewer breathing issues. They also check how these breathing problems relate to the child's brain development at age 2.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Children's Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of Texas-Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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