Testing a fetoscope for in-utero surgery
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at using a special curved or straight scope (fetoscope) to perform surgery on a baby while it is still in the womb. If you are pregnant and your baby needs this kind of surgery, you may be able to take part.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant.
- Your doctor recommends a surgery that can be done while the baby is still in the womb (in-utero surgery).
- You must be willing to sign a consent form that explains the risks to both you and your baby.
- You cannot have any other condition that makes surgery or anesthesia unsafe.
- Your baby does not have a serious genetic condition or other major birth defect that would affect survival.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or lower.
- You are not at high risk for the baby having hemophilia (a bleeding disorder).
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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