Pulmonary hypoplasia
MONDO:0800133A respiratory malformation characterized by the presence of both bronchi (albeit rudimentary) and alveoli in an under-developed lobe. Both the size and the weight of the lung are reduced. The true prevalence is not well known (1.4% of all births according to Knox et al. 13), but in cases of premature rupture of membranes at 15-28 weeks gestation, the reported prevalence of pulmonary hypoplasia ranges from 9 to 28%. Factors that contribute to pulmonary hypoplasia include adequate volume of the thoracic cavity, pulmonary fluid dynamics, and abnormal fetal breathing movements.
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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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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 a simple breath test diagnose diseases in children?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC