Fetal balloon surgery aims to save babies with underdeveloped lungs
NCT ID NCT07187206
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests a procedure called FETO (fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion) in pregnant women whose babies have a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs are too small. The surgery places a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to encourage lung growth before birth. Researchers will compare lung growth and survival rates between the FETO group and a standard-care group. The trial enrolls 75 pregnant women carrying a single baby with severe CDH.
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