Assessing risk factors for urinary and bowel issues in spinal dysraphism

Individualisation of Uronephrological Complications Risk Factors in Spinal Dysraphism

Observational Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05718440

This study is trying to find out what causes urinary and bowel problems in adults with spinal dysraphism to help improve their care and outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT05718440 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify specific clinical and paraclinical patterns of pelvic disorders, such as urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunctions, in adults with spinal dysraphism. Patients over 18 years old will be evaluated during a one-day hospitalization, where their medical history, treatments, and characteristics of pelvic disorders will be recorded. The study seeks to determine the prognosis of symptoms and the risk of complications based on the type and level of dysraphism. By identifying at-risk patients, the study aims to provide targeted evaluations and care to improve patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include men and women over 18 years old diagnosed with spinal dysraphism who experience urinary, bowel, or sexual dysfunction.

Not a fit: Patients with other neurologic pathologies, except for those commonly associated with spinal dysraphism, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better monitoring and management of pelvic disorders in patients with spinal dysraphism, ultimately improving their quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a specific aspect of spinal dysraphism, similar observational studies have shown success in identifying risk factors for complications in related conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* men and women over 18 years old with spinal dysraphism,
* urinary and/or bowel and/or sexual dysfunction,
* evaluated in a one day consultation in a neuro-urology department.
* Informed consent is required from the patient or his tutor/curator if he is under legal protection

Exclusion Criteria:

* language barrier with non-understanding of French language,
* other neurologic pathologies except syringomyelia, Chiari malformation or hydrocephalus who are often associated to spinal dysraphism.

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Spinal Dysraphismspinal dysraphismuronephrological complicationsrisk factorsurinary dysfunctionbowel dysfunctionsexual dysfunction
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.