Anencephaly Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Hereditary Basis of Neural Tube Defects
| Verified date | March 2019 |
| Source | Duke University |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | |
| Study type | Observational |
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.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 10000 |
| Est. completion date | August 2, 2017 |
| Est. primary completion date | August 2, 2017 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | N/A and older |
| Eligibility | Not currently enrolling new participants. |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Duke University Medical Center | Durham | North Carolina |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Duke University | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
United States,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | genetic factors associated with neural tube defects | This study aims to discover genetic factors associated with neural tube defects such as anencephaly. | end of the study |
| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active, not recruiting |
NCT00031122 -
Study of Genetic Risk Factors for Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
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N/A |