Fetal balloon treatment for babies with diaphragmatic hernia
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called FETO, where a small balloon is placed in the baby's windpipe while still in the womb, to help the lungs grow better in babies with a diaphragmatic hernia. The goal is to improve the baby's chances of survival after birth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older and are pregnant with only one baby.
- Your baby has a diaphragmatic hernia (a hole in the diaphragm) on only one side, and the liver is pushed up into the chest.
- The pregnancy is less than 30 weeks along when you enroll.
- You are able to travel to and stay near the study center (OHSU) for the rest of the pregnancy, and have a support person with you.
- You do not have certain infections (like HIV or hepatitis), no latex allergy, and no other major health conditions that make surgery unsafe.
- Your baby has no other major birth defects or genetic conditions that would affect survival.
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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