Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

This study follows 80 babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) who had a special surgery called FETO while still in the womb. Researchers want to see if these babies survive to leave the hospital more often and have fewer long-term health issues compared to babies…

This study tests whether a special fish-oil emulsion given through an IV can improve outcomes for newborns with a diaphragm defect that causes severe lung pressure. About 40 babies will receive either the fish-oil emulsion or a standard soy-oil one. Researchers will measure lung …

This study tests a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the windpipe of unborn babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The balloon helps the lungs grow before birth and is later removed. Researchers want to see if this improves survival and r…

This study looks at how children aged 1 month to 15 years with a late-diagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia (a hole in the muscle that separates the chest from the belly) do after surgery. Researchers reviewed 10 cases treated at one hospital with either keyhole or open surge…

This pilot study tests a procedure called FETO in 14 unborn babies with severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a birth defect where abdominal organs push into the chest and stunt lung growth. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe via fetoscopy to trap lu…

This study tests a procedure called FETO, where a tiny balloon is placed in the windpipe of a fetus with severe left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The balloon blocks fluid from leaving the lungs, causing them to grow larger before birth. The goal is to improve survival f…

This study tests whether waiting to clamp the umbilical cord until after the baby's lungs have filled with air can reduce dangerous lung blood pressure (pulmonary hypertension) in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). About 140 infants with left-sided CDH will be r…

This study was designed to see if a special MRI technique (BOLD) could measure how well fetal lungs work in babies with diaphragmatic hernia or abdominal wall defects. Researchers planned to scan the lungs while the mother breathed normal air and then oxygen, looking for changes …

This study tests a program called FACE-Rare, designed to support family caregivers of children with rare, life-limiting diseases. The program includes three sessions to help families prepare for future medical decisions and improve their quality of life. Researchers will compare …

This pilot study aims to learn more about a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The researchers want to see if placing a balloon in the baby's windpipe before birth can help the lungs grow and improve survival. The …