Can 3D models bring a Baby's birth defect into focus before birth?

NCT ID NCT03750266

First seen Aug 07, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether 3D images and models made from routine prenatal scans can help families and surgeons better understand congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where a hole in the diaphragm lets abdominal organs move into the chest. Researchers will use scans that mothers already receive as part of standard care to create 3D animations and physical models of the baby and the defect. The goal is to help parents visualize the problem and to give surgeons a clearer picture of the hole's size and which organs are misplaced before they operate after birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
3D images and models created from routine prenatal scans
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors plan surgery and how parents understand their baby's condition before birth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study focused on feasibility and accuracy. The models may not perfectly match the actual anatomy, and the approach may not change outcomes.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Jessop Wing Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

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