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Randomized Trial of Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) Versus Expectant Management During Pregnancy in Fetuses With Left Sided and Isolated Congenital Diaphragma Hernia and Severe Pulmonary Hypoplasia.
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion and watchful waiting during pregnancy for Congenital Diseases and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 93 participants across 12 sites in 11 countries.
Detailed Summary
This trial investigates whether prenatal intervention improves survival rate of fetuses with isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia and severe pulmonary hypoplasia, as compared to expectant management during pregnancy, both followed by standardized postnatal care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
percutaneous fetoscopy, positioning of endoluminal balloon at 27-30 weeks and whenever possible elective removal at 34 weeks
pregnancy surveillance for fetal wellbeing, development of polyhydramnios and cervical shortening