Genetics of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly

Duke University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Anencephaly; Acrania

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; NIH

Identifiers

NCT00636233

R01NS039818 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Pro00016517

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 10,000 estimated patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Not currently enrolling new participants.

Trial design

10,000 participants in 1 patient group

Anencephaly

Description:

Fetuses with anencephaly, parents and siblings