Keyhole surgery in the womb: a new hope for spina bifida?
NCT ID NCT02390895
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new, less invasive surgical technique to repair spina bifida before birth. Seven pregnant women carrying babies with the condition underwent a fetoscopic procedure using small incisions and a camera. The goal was to see if the surgery was feasible and safe for both mother and child.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- endoscopic fetal surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive option for prenatal spina bifida repair, potentially reducing complications for mother and baby.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small feasibility study with only 7 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like preterm birth and infection.
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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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Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France
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