Fetal balloon surgery may boost survival in severe birth defect
NCT ID NCT07166172
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at a fetal surgery called FETO for babies with a severe diaphragmatic hernia, where organs move into the chest. The surgery places a balloon in the baby's windpipe to help the lungs grow, then removes it before birth. Researchers will compare 40 babies who get FETO to 40 who get standard care, tracking survival and health up to age 2.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fetal Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) balloon device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that FETO surgery increases survival and reduces long-term health problems for babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The procedure carries risks like preterm delivery, bleeding, and infection. Long-term benefits are still uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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