Genetics of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly

Completed

• Conditions: Acrania; Anencephaly

• Registration Number: NCT00636233
• Lead Sponsor: Duke University

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1993-05
• Study First Submitted: 2008-03-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-03-09
• Study First Posted: 2008-03-14
• Primary Completion: 2017-08-02
• Study Completion: 2017-08-02
• Status Verified: 2019-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 2020-04-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10000

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
genetic factors associated with neural tube defects	end of the study	This study aims to discover genetic factors associated with neural tube defects such as anencephaly.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Duke University Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States