Genetics of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly

The Hereditary Basis of Neural Tube Defects

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00636233

Enrollment

10000

Registered

2008-03-14

Start date

1993-05-31

Completion date

2017-08-02

Last updated

2020-04-02

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Conditions

Acrania, Anencephaly

Keywords

anencephaly, acrania

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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

FAMILY_BASED

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Not currently enrolling new participants.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
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.

Countries

United States

Outcome results