NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
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New keyhole surgery for spina bifida before birth could lower risks for mom and baby
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new, less invasive surgery for spina bifida performed while the baby is still in the womb. Instead of a large cut in the uterus, doctors use tiny tools and a camera (fetoscope) to close the spinal opening. The goal is to see if this approach works as well as op…
Matched conditions: NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Patch vs. no patch: new fetal surgery study aims to improve spina bifida repairs
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two minimally invasive fetal surgery techniques to repair neural tube defects (like spina bifida) before birth. One group of babies receives a repair using a special patch (Durepair), while a previous group had the repair without the patch. The goal is to see …
Matched conditions: NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC