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This is a single site pilot trial to study the feasibility of Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) therapy in the most severe group of fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) at Midwest Fetal Care Center, a collaboration between Allina Health and Children's Minnesota. This procedure aims to increase fetal lung volume before birth and improve survival after birth. This study will enroll 10 pregnant people and their baby who meet study criteria.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a single site pilot trial to assess the feasibility and safety of treating the most severe group of fetuses with left CDH with Fetal Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) using the Goldballoon Detachable Balloon (GOLDBAL2) along with the Delivery Microcatheter (BALTACCI-BDPE100) at Midwest Fetal Care Center (MWFCC), a collaboration between Allina Health and Children's MN. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a condition in which a hole in the baby's diaphragm allows the abdominal organs to move into the chest and limit lung growth. The goal of the FETO device is to block the airway with a balloon-type device, allowing fluid to build up in the lungs and help the unborn baby's lungs grow. Bigger lungs may improve the baby's quality of life. The rationale for fetal therapy in severe CDH is to improve fetal lung growth and therefore neonatal survival. The study will enroll pregnant women that meet study criteria, and their baby. The mother-fetus participant will undergo one procedure for placement of FETO before gestational age 29 weeks 6 days; and a second procedure for removal of the FETO device. The timing for removal of FETO is no later than 35 weeks and 6 days. After delivery, routine care of the baby with CDH will occur within the Children's MN NICU. ;


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NCT number NCT05771688
Study type Interventional
Source Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Contact James E Fisher, MD
Phone 612.863.9924
Email jfisher@pediatricsurgical.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date February 22, 2024
Completion date September 2028

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