Tiny balloon inside womb could help babies breathe
Disease control
Completed
This pilot study tested a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the windpipe of an unborn baby with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The goal was to see if the balloon could be safely placed and removed to help the lungs grow. Four pregnant women p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr Erin Perrone • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC