Genetics of Spina Bifida & Anencephaly

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this research study is to discover the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the cause of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Ultimately, this type of research may result in improved diagnosis, improved treatment and possibly prevention.

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	Status	Clinical Trial	Phase
	Active, not recruiting	`NCT00031122` - Study of Genetic Risk Factors for Spina Bifida and Anencephaly	N/A

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Status

Clinical Trial

Phase

Active, not recruiting

NCT00031122 - Study of Genetic Risk Factors for Spina Bifida and Anencephaly

N/A

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NCT number	NCT00636233
Study type	Observational
Source	Duke University
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	May 1993
Completion date	August 2, 2017

Genetics of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly

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