Pioneering fetal procedure aims to prevent brain damage before birth
NCT ID NCT04434729
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests a one-time fetal procedure to treat a rare brain blood vessel problem called Vein of Galen Malformation. The goal is to see if treating the condition before birth is safe and can prevent serious complications after delivery. Seven fetuses will receive the treatment and be monitored until birth and for two years afterward.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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