Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Womb surgery for rare birth defect: will it save more babies?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis 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…
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Balloon in the womb could save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Inna Lobeck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Rare hernia surgery in older kids: what works best?
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Jehad Emam Abdelrahman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with underdeveloped lungs?
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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In-Womb balloon procedure could save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Fetal lung MRI hopes to spot breathing trouble before birth
Diagnosis CancelledThis 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 …
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New program aims to ease burden on families of kids with rare diseases
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis 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 …
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New pilot study tests In-Utero treatment for rare birth defect
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis 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 …
Matched conditions: CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Sponsor: Eyal Krispin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC