Myelomeningocele Clinical Trials

8 recruitingLast updated: June 20, 2026

There are 8 actively recruiting myelomeningocele clinical trials across 4 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2. Top locations include Los Angeles, California, United States, Wellington, Florida, United States, London, United Kingdom. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Myelomeningocele Trials at a Glance

8 actively recruiting trials for myelomeningocele are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 4 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 7 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Los Angeles, Wellington, and London. Lead sponsors running myelomeningocele studies include Bailey Petersen, Mayo Clinic, and Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris.

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About Myelomeningocele Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Myelomeningocele? There are currently 9 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Myelomeningocele trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Myelomeningocele clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Recruiting
Not Applicable

tSCS in Children With Spina Bifida

MyelomeningoceleSpina Bifida
Bailey Petersen20 enrolled1 locationNCT07615686
Recruiting
Phase 1Phase 2

Cellular Therapy for In Utero Repair of Myelomeningocele - The CuRe Trial

Myelomeningocele
University of California, Davis55 enrolled1 locationNCT04652908
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida

MyelomeningoceleSpina Bifida
Mayo Clinic30 enrolled1 locationNCT06918119
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord as a Meningeal Patch in Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair

MyelomeningoceleSpina Bifida; FetusMyeloschisis
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston100 enrolled1 locationNCT06042140
Recruiting
Not Applicable

In-Utero Endoscopic Correction of Spina Bifida

MyelomeningoceleSpina BifidaNeural Tube Defects
University of Southern California110 enrolled2 locationsNCT04362592
Recruiting
Not Applicable

In Utero Surgery for Fetal Myelomeningocele: Decision-making Mechanisms and Psychological Impact of Prenatal Therapy

Myelomeningocele
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris44 enrolled1 locationNCT06796972
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Fetal Surgery Interview Study: Parental Perceptions of Fetal Surgery

MyelomeningoceleCongenital Diaphragmatic HerniaFetal Surgery
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven40 enrolled2 locationsNCT03788122
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Laparotomy Versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Correction of Myelomeningocele

MyelomeningoceleSpina BifidaNeural Tube Defects+1 more
USFetus12 enrolled2 locationsNCT03856034