Balloon in the womb could save babies with rare birth defect

NCT ID NCT05450653

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aimen F. Shaaban, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs are too small. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to trap fluid and help the lungs grow before birth. The balloon is removed later, and the goal is to improve the baby's chance of survival after delivery. The trial involves 10 pregnant women and focuses on whether the balloon can be safely placed and removed.

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Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA