Balloon in the womb could save babies with rare birth defect
NCT ID NCT06179472
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the windpipe of unborn babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The balloon helps the lungs grow before birth and is later removed. Researchers want to see if this improves survival and reduces the need for breathing machines after delivery. The trial involves 20 pregnant people and will follow the babies for two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
BALT Goldbal2 detachable balloon (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this procedure could significantly increase survival and reduce severe lung and heart complications in babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks of premature delivery or balloon-related complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States