Fetoscopic surgery for spina bifida before birth
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests a special fetal surgery (fetoscopic repair) to fix spina bifida before birth. It might help reduce spine and brain damage in babies with this condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and pregnant with one baby (no twins or more).
- Your baby has open spina bifida, and the top of the defect is between the upper back (T1) and lower back (S1).
- You are between 24 weeks and almost 27 weeks pregnant at the time of surgery.
- You have had genetic testing (like amniocentesis) showing no major chromosome problems.
- You do not have conditions like severe obesity (BMI over 45), placenta issues, or certain infections (like HIV or hepatitis).
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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