Balloon in the womb may save babies with rare birth defect

NCT ID NCT05450653

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

Summary

This study tests a procedure called FETO in 10 pregnant women carrying babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The procedure places a small balloon in the baby's windpipe to block it, which helps the lungs grow larger before birth. The balloon is removed later. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and improves the baby's chances of survival after birth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital diaphragmatic hernia Hernia, Diaphragmatic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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