Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with underdeveloped lungs?
Disease control
Recruiting now
This 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