Balloon procedure for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia in pregnancy
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing a tiny balloon in the fetus’s windpipe can help lungs develop and improve severe pulmonary (lung) blood pressure in babies with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). It may lower the chance of breathing and circulation problems after birth, but it requires a specialized procedure and close follow-up in Houston.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 18 and 45 years old
- You have one baby (singleton) and your due date puts you at 28 to 31 weeks right now
- Your baby has severe CDH confirmed on ultrasound, plus a specific lung measurements pattern
- Your baby’s heart ultrasound is normal or only has a minor finding (like a small VSD)
- You can safely have fetal surgery and general anesthesia (and you are healthy enough for surgery)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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