New fetal procedure aims to save babies with rare bladder blockage
NCT ID NCT02315521
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a step-by-step treatment plan for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO), a condition where a blockage prevents urine from leaving the bladder. Doctors will use either a shunt to drain urine or a tiny scope to clear the blockage. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and kidney function up to 2 years after birth. The study enrolls 50 pregnant women whose fetuses have LUTO.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fetal vesico-amniotic shunting or fetal cystoscopy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a reliable treatment plan to improve survival and kidney health in babies with LUTO.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage registry study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedures carry risks like infection or preterm labor.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital - Pavilion for Women
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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