🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-03-17
Infant Survival and Long-term Outcome Following Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion in Severe Left and Right Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, A Phase III Trial (NCT06179472)
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Inna Lobeck
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the study is to determine the infant survival and long-term effects of performing Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) surgery and removal of the BALT Goldbal2 balloon at Children's Mercy Hospital. We hypothesize that FETO balloon placement may increase survival and decrease morbidity when compared to standard prenatal care for the treatment of severe left or right congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Mercy Hospital — Kansas City, Missouri
Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Children's Mercy Hospital — Kansas City, Missouri
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
More studies in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) for Congenital Diaphragm Hernia — Houston, Texas
- Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) for Severe Left Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) — Baltimore, Maryland
- Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion in Severe Left Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Safety and Efficacy of Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia — Portland, Oregon
- Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion — Aurora, Colorado
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.