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New treatment option for Hernia, DIaphragmatic, Congenital
Official title Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05771688
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- A subject is defined as a female (18 years or older) who is pregnant.
- The pregnancy must be a singleton pregnancy.
- The CDH must be left-sided.
- The CDH must be severe (Observed to Expected Lung to Head Ratio - O/E LHR - \< 25% from U/S measurements).
- No associated lethal anomalies (other than the CDH), no pathogenic variants on microarray, and no pathologic findings on karyotype.
You likely can't join if
- Twin or higher order gestation
- Not able to consent
- Right-sided or bilateral CDH
- Additional fetal or genetic abnormalities that would impact care after delivery or be known to have an impact on outcome
- Maternal isoimmunization or neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
- Balloon not able to be placed prior to 30 weeks gestation
See the full eligibility criteria
- A subject is defined as a female (18 years or older) who is pregnant.
- The pregnancy must be a singleton pregnancy.
- The CDH must be left-sided.
- The CDH must be severe (Observed to Expected Lung to Head Ratio - O/E LHR - \< 25% from U/S measurements).
- No associated lethal anomalies (other than the CDH), no pathogenic variants on microarray, and no pathologic findings on karyotype.
- Fetal echocardiogram with changes expected with CDH and no major structural cardiac defects.
- Gestational age at time of balloon placement between and including 27 weeks 0 days and 29 weeks 6 days.
- Cervix length longer than 20 mm at pre-balloon placement evaluation.
- Acceptance of responsibility to stay locally (within 15 minutes) of MWFCC and Children's Minnesota - Minneapolis.
- Written consent must be obtained.
- Must meet psychosocial criteria including appropriate family/friend support during stay with balloon in place (cannot stay without additional helper), no current illicit drug use, no over-the-counter drug abuse, and no...
- Twin or higher order gestation
- Not able to consent
- Right-sided or bilateral CDH
- Additional fetal or genetic abnormalities that would impact care after delivery or be known to have an impact on outcome
- Maternal isoimmunization or neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
- Balloon not able to be placed prior to 30 weeks gestation
- CDH O/E LHR 25% or greater
- Maternal factors precluding safe fetal surgery (maternal cardiac findings not safe for anesthesia, maternal morbid obesity precluding safe usage of the equipment required for entry into the uterus, spontaneous preterm...
- Maternal HIV, Hepatitis B with positive surface antigen, Hepatitis C with presence of virus in maternal blood due to risks of fetal transmission during procedures
- Short cervix (20 mm or less)
- History of incompetent cervix or uterine anomaly predisposing to preterm labor
- Significant placental abnormalities (abruption, chorioangioma, accrete) known at the time of enrollment and/or surgery
- History of natural rubber latex allergy
- No safe or feasible fetoscopic approach to balloon placement
- Inability to relocate to within 15 minutes of MWFCC/Children's Minnesota
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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