Womb balloon therapy aims to save babies with severe lung defect

NCT ID NCT05461222

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a procedure called FETO for babies with a severe birth defect where the diaphragm has a hole, allowing organs to crowd the lungs. A tiny balloon is placed in the baby's windpipe while still in the womb to help the lungs grow. The study tracks how many babies survive to leave the hospital and up to 2 years of age, and monitors safety. It involves 15 pregnant people carrying a single baby with severe CDH.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital diaphragmatic hernia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94305-6070, United States

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