Evaluating devices for repairing neural tube defects in fetoscopic procedures
Official title: Safety and Efficacy of Devices Used in Fetoscopic Neural Tube Defect Repair Cases
Run by Baylor College of Medicine · NCT05672849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new tools to see if they make it safer and easier to fix neural tube defects in unborn babies during a special type of surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Baylor College of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 14, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05672849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have opted for fetoscopic neural tube defect repair.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not choose to undergo fetoscopic neural tube defect repair will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of specialized devices used during fetoscopic neural tube defect repair procedures at Texas Children's Fetal Center. Patients who choose to undergo this repair will be invited to participate, where they will receive detailed information about the study and have the opportunity to discuss their participation. The fetoscopic procedure involves a series of surgical steps to repair the defect, utilizing modified surgical instruments and devices. The study will follow a structured informed consent process to ensure participants are fully aware of their involvement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the safety and effectiveness of surgical interventions for neural tube defects, potentially leading to better outcomes for affected infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies involving similar fetoscopic techniques have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both tested and potentially effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who elect to undergo fetoscopic neural tube defect repair Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not elect to undergo fetoscopic neural tube defect repair
Where it's running
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Texas Childrens Hospital - Pavilion for Women
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael A Belfort, MD — Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Michael A Belfort, MD
- Email: belfort@bcm.edu
- Phone: 832-826-7375
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.