Fetal heart surgery could change life for babies with Half-Formed hearts
NCT ID NCT06342999
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at a procedure done before birth to help babies with a severe heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). The goal is to improve blood flow through the heart so that the baby may have a better chance at a two-sided heart repair after birth. The study involves 80 pregnant women and their babies, and tracks success rates, complications, and long-term outcomes.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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