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New treatment option for Myelomeningocele
Official title Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06918119
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A study to use transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to characterize sensorimotor deficits in a pediatric population of individuals with spina bifida.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 18
You may be able to join if
- Congenital diagnosis of myelomeningocele (MMC)
- Able to follow verbal commands or instructions.
- If female and able to become pregnant, must be willing to use medically-acceptable method of contraception during study participation.
You likely can't join if
- Severe cognitive deficits demonstrating inability to communicate needs
- Gaping, weeping, or unhealed open wounds at the site of electrode placement
- Unhealed fractures on load bearing bones
- History of osteoporosis
- History of implanted electronic devices at the stimulation location(e.g. deep brain stimulator, cardiac pacemaker, diaphragmatic pacer, baclofen...
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Congenital diagnosis of myelomeningocele (MMC)
- Able to follow verbal commands or instructions.
- If female and able to become pregnant, must be willing to use medically-acceptable method of contraception during study participation.
- Severe cognitive deficits demonstrating inability to communicate needs
- Gaping, weeping, or unhealed open wounds at the site of electrode placement
- Unhealed fractures on load bearing bones
- History of osteoporosis
- History of implanted electronic devices at the stimulation location(e.g. deep brain stimulator, cardiac pacemaker, diaphragmatic pacer, baclofen pumps, insulin pumps, etc.)
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- History of seizure
- Ongoing infections (currently being treated or are symptomatic)
- Any illness or condition which, based on the research team's assessment, will compromise the patient's ability to comply with the protocol, patient safety, or the validity of the data collected during this study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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