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

NCT06796972 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2025-01-28

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Myelomeningocele is a malformation of the spine and spinal cord, generally diagnosed prenatally, and responsible for a complex disability for the unborn child. In the event of continued pregnancy, in utero surgery can be performed to improve the prognosis of the children. This fetal therapy does not allow a cure and induces risks for the fetus, and for the mother, both during surgery and for her obstetric future.

Currently, few studies have focused on the factors influencing the choice to resort to in utero surgery and the experience of patients and co-parents before and after this intervention. No qualitative study on the subject has been published to date.

Conditions

  • Myelomeningocele

Interventions

OTHER

Semi-structured interviews with a psychologist

Semi-directed interviews using an interview guide on different themes

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-23
Primary Completion
2026-03-31
Completion
2026-03-31

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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