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Fetal Repair of Complex Gastroschisis: A Safety and Feasibility Trial (External Link)
Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect by which the intestinal structures eviscerate from the abdomen, with a current prevalence of 4.9 per 10,000 pregnancies in the United States. Not …
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Recruiting
Marfan Syndrome Moderate Exercise Trial II (External Link)
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a distinctive connective tissue disorder with clinical phenotypes that affect multiple organ systems including the heart, bones, ligaments, and eyes, and are associated with significant risk …
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Recruiting
Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy for Treatment of Sagittal Craniosynostosis (External Link)
- This prospective, randomized parallel study seeks to compare the efficacy of ESC with or without the use of lateral osteotomies in regard to cranial expansion and aesthetic outcomes for …
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Completed
Marfan Syndrome Moderate Exercise Pilot (External Link)
Marfan syndrome (MFS) affects multiple organ systems including the heart, bones, ligaments, and eyes, and is associated with significant risk of aortic dissection. Given anecdotal reports of aortic dissection, limited …
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Withdrawn
Effectiveness of Cotton vs. Waterproof Cast Padding (External Link)
This study aims to: 1) investigate the effectiveness of waterproof spica cast using Delta-Dry® Pantaloon and cast padding (BSN medical, USA) versus standard gortex pantaloon with cotton cast padding in …
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Active, Not Recruiting
Oral Care in Infants With Gastroschisis (External Link)
Breast milk is recommended for most infants by the American Academy of Pediatrics as there are multiple benefits. However, some infants, such as extremely premature infants, are unable to receive …
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Dexmedetomidine vs Placebo for Pediatric Cleft Palate Repair (External Link)
The eligibility of the patient to participate in this study will be determined by the Investigator on the basis of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Consent will be obtained from …
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Terminated
Randomized Clinical Trial of Early Delivery in Fetal Gastroschisis vs. Routine Care (External Link)
Gastroschisis is a congenital malformation in which abdominal organs protrude through an abdominal wall defect, leading to considerable morbidity and mortality during infancy. In contrast to the second class of …
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Terminated
A Comparison Trial Between PCA and Epidural Analgesia for Pectus Excavatum Repair (External Link)
Pectus excavatum is a cartilaginous deformity that is the most common congenital anterior chest wall defect in children [1]. Children with this disease process often complain of dyspnea, decreased exercise …
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Active, Not Recruiting
Radiation- and Alkylator-free Bone Marrow Transplantation Regimen for Patients With Dyskeratosis Congenita (External Link)
Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is an inherited multisystem disorder, which classically presents with a clinical triad of skin pigment abnormalities, nail dystrophy, and oral leukoplakia. DC is part of a spectrum …
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