Balloon in the womb could save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control
Ongoing
This study tests a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the windpipe of unborn babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The balloon helps the lungs grow before birth and is later removed. Researchers want to see if this improves survival and r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inna Lobeck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC