Spinal cord stimulation for children with spina bifida
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special type of electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the lower spine can help improve function in children and teenagers with spina bifida. It aims to see if this treatment can make daily activities easier.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a severe form of spina bifida called myelomeningocele.
- You are able to follow simple instructions or commands.
- If you are a female who can become pregnant, you must agree to use birth control during the study.
- You do not have any severe skin wounds or sores where the device will be placed.
- You do not have any implanted medical devices like a pacemaker or pump near the stimulation area.
- You do not have a history of seizures, epilepsy, or osteoporosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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