New surgical tools aim to make womb surgery for spina bifida safer
NCT ID NCT05672849
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing modified surgical instruments used during fetoscopic repair of neural tube defects (spina bifida) in unborn babies. Researchers want to see if these tools are safe and work as intended. The study will enroll 100 pregnant women who choose to have this fetal surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Modified surgical instruments (sheaths and irrigator)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make fetal surgery for spina bifida safer and more effective, potentially improving outcomes for babies born with this condition.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage safety study with only 100 participants, so it may not prove the devices work better than standard tools. There are also inherent risks in fetal surgery, such as preterm labor or 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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Texas Childrens Hospital - Pavilion for Women
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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