Balloon procedure for severe left lung birth defect
Part of Genetic & congenital, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies a fetal procedure where doctors place a small balloon to help a severe left-sided lung birth defect (CDH) develop better. It aims to improve baby outcomes by temporarily blocking the airway in the womb, starting in a specific week range of pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and carrying one baby (not twins or more).
- The baby’s birth defect is left-sided CDH, not right-sided or both sides.
- Your ultrasound shows severe CDH with an O/E LHR under 25%.
- Genetic testing must not show a harmful change (microarray) and chromosome testing must not show major problems; no known lethal birth defects besides CDH.
- You must be between 27 weeks 0 days and 29 weeks 6 days when the balloon would be placed, and your cervix must measure more than 20 mm.
- You must be able to stay very close to the hospital during the balloon period (within 15 minutes) with enough family/caregiver help, and you must be willing to sign consent.
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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