Balloon in the womb: experimental surgery aims to save babies with rare birth defect
NCT ID NCT06179472
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests a surgery called FETO for babies with a severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where organs push into the chest and stunt lung growth. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe while still in the womb to encourage lung growth, then remove it before birth. The study will follow 20 infants for 2 years to see if the procedure helps more babies survive and reduces serious complications like lung problems.
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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