Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Photobiomodulation on Superficial Sensitivity and Muscle Activity of Individuals With Myelomeningocele
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nove de Julho
Conditions:
Myelomeningocele Without Hydrocephalus
Sensory Defect
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect that occurs between the third and fourth week of gestation. Functional impairment occurs due to dysplasia of the nerve roots, which can lead to flaccid paralys...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 5 to 16 years;
- diagnosis of myelomeningocele on the lower lumbar and sacral level;
- community ambulator;
- score above the cutoff point for age on the Mini Mental State Examination.
Exclusion
- Cognitive impairment that compromises the ability to communicate and answer the questions that will be posed;
- allergy to latex; - manifestations secondary to MMC, such as hydrocephalus;
- congenital club foot; neuromuscular scoliosis;
- subluxation or luxation of hip and knee;
- other disease of the central nervous system, neoplasms, heart failure, renal, respiratory, hepatic.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 2 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 3 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04035863
Start Date
September 2 2019
End Date
May 3 2020
Last Update
July 29 2019
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