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Gastroschisis is marked by viscera protruding, without a covering sac, from the fetal abdomen on the right lateral base of the umbilicus. It is due to defective embryo growth and other malformations are only exceptionally associated.
Features include: Gastroschisis and Abdominal wall defect.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Digestive system | 2 | Gastroschisis, Abdominal wall defect |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for gastroschisis has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for gastroschisis. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for gastroschisis, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for gastroschisis. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor |
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Estimated prevalence: 1-5 in 10,000 (Uncommon).
9 clinical trials registered, 5 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, procedural interventions, medical devices, and gene therapy. Pipeline includes 4 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT06731855](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06731855) |
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Designated
Exclusivity End |
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Designation Status |
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Lactobacillus reuteri | Lactobacillus reuteri | Infant Bacterial Therapeutics AB | 2023 | — | Designated |
9 trials found
An Exploratory Physiological Study of Post-operative Recovery in Surgical Neonates and Dimethylarginine:Arginine Levels |
— |
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust |
RECRUITING |
[NCT06878950](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06878950) | Early Feeds in Gastroschisis | NA | University of California, Davis | RECRUITING |
[NCT05704257](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05704257) | Fetal Repair of Complex Gastroschisis: A Safety and Feasibility Trial | NA | Baylor College of Medicine | RECRUITING |
[NCT03775954](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03775954) | Fetal Electrophysiologic Abnormalities in High-Risk Pregnancies Associated With Fetal Demise | — | Medical College of Wisconsin | UNKNOWN |
[NCT03393832](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03393832) | Oral Care in Infants With Gastroschisis | — | Baylor College of Medicine | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING |
374 publications have been identified in PubMed for gastroschisis. Kisho has analyzed 102 by research type. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (47%), Review / Meta-Analysis (30%), and Case Report / Case Series (7%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 48 | 47% |
Research summaries | 31 | 30% |
Patient case studies | 7 | 7% |
Laboratory research | 7 | 7% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 4 | 4% |
Clinical study results | 4 | 4% |
Other research | 1 | 1% |
Xu S (2026). [PMID: 41559976](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41559976/). *Medicine (Baltimore)*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Røkkum H (2026). [PMID: 42250628](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42250628/). *J Pediatr Surg*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Adaramola OG (2026). [PMID: 42155422](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42155422/). *Surgery*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Guerra ME (2026). [PMID: 42282674](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42282674/). *bioRxiv*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Strobel KM (2026). [PMID: 42177038](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42177038/). *Benef Microbes*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Martins BMR (2026). [PMID: 40404824](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40404824/). *Pediatr Res*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Hayashi K (2026). [PMID: 41106468](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41106468/). *J Pediatr Surg*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Eze AN (2026). [PMID: 41802825](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41802825/). *BMJ Glob Health*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Eze AN (2026). [PMID: 41767796](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41767796/). *Ann Glob Health*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Schuh JM (2026). [PMID: 41764122](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41764122/). *Pediatr Surg Int*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning gastroschisis
Updated Jun 15, 2026
A multicenter pilot protocol has been developed for the early initiation of enteral feeds in neonates with simple gastroschisis. This study aims to improve feeding outcomes and reduce complications in affected infants.
A CDC report highlights a continued rise in cases of gastroschisis, a serious birth defect affecting the abdominal wall. This trend underscores the need for increased awareness and research into the causes and management of this condition.