Pioneering fetal surgery aims to fix birth defect before birth
NCT ID NCT05704257
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a new fetal surgery to repair complex gastroschisis, a birth defect where the baby's intestines stick out of the belly. Ten pregnant women will undergo a fetoscopic procedure to reduce the bowel and close the skin. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible, with the hope of improving outcomes for these babies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fetoscopic surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a way to repair gastroschisis before birth, potentially reducing complications and improving survival for affected infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The surgery carries risks for both mother and fetus, including preterm birth or fetal death.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for GASTROSCHISIS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Texas Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Breast milk may speed up feeding in newborns with gut defects
- New fetal heart monitor could unlock secrets of stillbirth
- Can early milk feeds help babies born with intestines outside the body?
- Arginine supplement may boost immunity in newborns after bowel surgery
- Breast milk mouth care may boost gut health in rare birth defect
- Timing is everything: study tests best delivery week for gastroschisis babies