Laser treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion using one shared placenta
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a laser procedure that seals abnormal blood vessel connections in identical twins sharing one placenta (twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome). The goal is to improve outcomes by stopping unbalanced blood flow between the twins.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with identical twins sharing a single placenta (monochorionic, single placenta).
- The twin receiving extra fluid has too much amniotic fluid (high fluid pocket measurements).
- The twin giving away fluid has too little amniotic fluid (low fluid pocket measurements).
- On ultrasound, one twin has a working bladder, and the other twin’s bladder is not filling.
- The pregnancy has a thin dividing membrane between the twins.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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