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NCT Number: NCT06541366

Physical Capacity of Spina Bifida and Factors Affecting

Objective: It was aimed to evaluate the physical characteristics of the cases with spina bifida and to review the factors that may affect the etiology of the disease.

Methods: 48 cases with spina bifida and 48 control groups in other disease groups evaluated. A physiotherapist physically evaluated the cases after their personal information was obtained. A survey form examining the possible factors in the etiology of spina bifida was applied to the families.

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Key information

Conditions

Spina Bifida Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Malformations Neural Tube Defects Spinal Dysraphism

Age range

0 year–2 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Health Sciences, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital

Diyarbakır, 21090, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study was carried out with the participation of 48 cases with spina bifida between the ages of 0 and 2 evaluated in XXXXXX Training and Research Hospital (XXXXX) Pediatric Clinics and 48 control groups in other disease groups in response to each case.

The case group consisted of patients who were diagnosed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between February 2019 and January 2020 (39 children), and who applied to the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department from the centers outside for physiotherapy needs (9 children).

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • spina bifida between the ages of 0 and 2

Exclusion criteria

  • control group was formed through random selection among the children who were at the same age group between the same dates, did not have any diseases related to the neuromuscular system, and hospitalized for any other reason.

Treatment and study plan

case-control study

Other

physical examination and Survey Form

Primary outcomes

  1. Results of Groups

    Time frame: 1-2 month

    FACTORS AFFECTING DURING PREGNANCY QUESTIONARRE

  2. Antropomethric measures

    Time frame: 1-2 month

    body mass index (kg/cm2)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Physical Capacity of Spina Bifida and Factors Affecting During Pregnancy: A Case Control Study

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Aug 7, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 7, 2024

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