New fetal surgery could spare mothers major risks while fixing spina bifida

NCT ID NCT03090633

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at a less invasive surgery to repair spina bifida in unborn babies. Instead of a large cut in the uterus, doctors use a tiny camera and tools through small openings. The goal is to close the spinal defect and reverse brain changes, while lowering risks like early labor and uterine rupture. The study includes 30 pregnant women with a fetus that has isolated spina bifida.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chiari malformation Congenital Abnormalities myelomeningocele neural tube defect spina bifida

As listed by the trial registrant

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