Clinical trial for Twin to Twin Transfusion
Official title The Effect of Uterine Entry In Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation for Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06829901
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether different uterine entry techniques change how often the membranes between twins separate during laser treatment.
- Who it's for
- Pregnant women whose twins have twin‑to‑twin transfusion syndrome and who will undergo fetoscopic laser therapy.
- What's involved
- Participants will have the laser procedure done, with the surgeon choosing a specific entry method into the uterus. The study will track membrane separation after the treatment.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts until the procedure and its immediate follow‑up; participants will attend the scheduled surgery and any required post‑procedure visits.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Patients who are eligible and elect to undergo fetoscopic selective laser photocoagulation for complicated monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies...
- Patients will be between 16 0/7 weeks and 26 0/7 weeks gestational age.
You likely can't join if
- Patients who do not elect to undergo fetoscopic laser photocoagulation for the treatment of complicated monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies...
- Triplets and higher order multiple gestations.
- Patients who are less than 16 0/7 weeks or greater than 26 0/7 weeks gestational age.
- Patients with a short cervix (less than 1.5 cm).
- Patients with a known subchorionic hemorrhage.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Houston, Texas, 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.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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?
This study is enrolling now at Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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