Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
MONDO:0005711A posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that allows passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax, leading to respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.
Also known as: diaphragmatic hernia, CDH, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, agenesis of hemidiaphragm, congenital diaphragmatic defect, unilateral agenesis of diaphragm
46 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New absorbable mesh tested for hernia repair
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 245 hernia patients who receive the GORE ENFORM biomaterial mesh during surgery. The mesh is absorbable and used to reinforce the repair. Researchers will monitor hernia recurrence, infections, and other complications for up to two years. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny balloon in the womb save babies born with a hole in their diaphragm?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a procedure called FETO (fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion) for babies diagnosed before birth with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). In CDH, a hole in the diaphragm lets abdominal organs push into the chest, preventing the lungs from…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Holly L Hedrick, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fetal balloon surgery aims to save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a fetal surgery called FETO for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where a hole in the diaphragm allows organs to crowd the lungs. Researchers will place a tiny balloon in the fetal windpipe to encourage lung growth, then remove it before b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vincent Duron • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pioneering fetal surgery aims to save babies born with a hole in their diaphragm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO, done during pregnancy, for babies with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The goal is to see if FETO helps more babies survive after birth and have fewer long-term health issues compared to standard care. The study will enrol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr Erin Perrone • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Womb balloon may boost lung growth in severe birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a procedure called FETO, where a small balloon is placed in the windpipe of a fetus with severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The balloon blocks the airway temporarily, which may help the lungs grow larger before birth. The study includes pregnant w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New trial could change how doctors help CDH babies at birth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple change at birth: instead of clamping the umbilical cord right away, doctors will keep it intact while helping the baby breathe. The goal is to see if this improves heart and lung function in full-term infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Fetal balloon surgery may boost survival in severe birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a fetal surgery called FETO for babies with a severe diaphragmatic hernia, where organs move into the chest. The surgery places a balloon in the baby's windpipe to help the lungs grow, then removes it before birth. Researchers will compare 40 babies who get FE…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with underdeveloped lungs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the fetus's windpipe to encourage lung growth. It is for pregnancies where the baby has severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and very small lungs. The study will enroll 20 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mauro H. Schenone • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with severe birth defect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs don't grow well. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to block it, which may help the lungs expand a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rodrigo Ruano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Balloon in the womb may ease lung pressure in severe birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the fetus's windpipe to help the lungs grow. It focuses on babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where abdominal organs move into the chest and stunt lung development. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael A Belfort • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Womb balloon therapy aims to save babies with severe lung defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO for babies with a severe birth defect where the diaphragm has a hole, allowing organs to crowd the lungs. A tiny balloon is placed in the baby's windpipe while still in the womb to help the lungs grow. The study tracks how many babies surv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yair Blumenfeld • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Balloon in the womb may save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO in 10 pregnant women carrying babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The procedure places a small balloon in the baby's windpipe to block it, which helps the lungs grow larger before birth. The balloon is remov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aimen F. Shaaban, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: could it save babies with underdeveloped lungs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a procedure called FETO in 10 unborn babies with severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). In CDH, a hole in the diaphragm allows organs to move into the chest, preventing normal lung growth. FETO involves placing a tiny balloon in the baby's windp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hanmin Lee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with rare birth defect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe diaphragmatic hernia, where organs move into the chest and harm lung growth. A tiny balloon is placed in the baby's windpipe around 27 weeks of pregnancy to help the lungs grow, then removed around 34 weeks.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Fetal balloon trial aims to save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a procedure called FETO, where a balloon is placed in the windpipe of a fetus to help lungs grow. It is for pregnant women carrying a baby with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a condition where the diaphragm has a hole and organs move into the che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can 3D models bring a Baby's birth defect into focus before birth?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether 3D images and models made from routine prenatal scans can help families and surgeons better understand congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where a hole in the diaphragm lets abdominal organs move into the chest. Researchers will use scan…
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teens' sports struggles after rare birth defect surgery: study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why teenagers who had surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia right after birth may find it hard to take part in sports and physical activities. Researchers will interview 20 teens and their parents, and use questionnaires to identify what helps or hinders their pa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study probes breathing muscle weakness in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how hard children with conditions like neuromuscular disease, scoliosis, or heart problems work to breathe. Researchers use a thin tube placed through the nose into the esophagus to measure breathing muscle strength and effort. The goal is to better understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Radiation-Free lung scans for kids? pilot study tests new imaging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a safe, radiation-free device called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to take pictures of the lungs in infants, children, and young adults up to age 25. Researchers will compare images from patients with chronic lung or heart conditions to healthy controls to…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could less treatment be better? new study questions routine use of inhaled nitric oxide in CDH babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether not using inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) leads to better outcomes, like fewer needing life support or dying. About 600 babies from multiple hospitals will be included. The goal is to see if stopping th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Hunt for CDH genes launches: 3,000 participants sought
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify genes that make a person more likely to develop congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a birth defect where the diaphragm doesn't form properly. Researchers will collect DNA samples from 3,000 people with CDH or a family history of it, along with their…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Baby blood test may predict surgical recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures two natural amino acids, arginine and ADMA, in newborns who had abdominal surgery within their first 5 days of life. Researchers want to see if the balance of these substances can help predict how quickly a baby recovers and whether complications arise. No ext…
Sponsor: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC