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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