Cervix stitch to help twin pregnancy with short cervix
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing a “cervix stitch” (cerclage) can reduce the risk of very early birth in twin pregnancies. It is for people whose cervix is shorter than expected or has started to open before 24 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are over 16 years old
- You are pregnant with twins
- Your cervix is either short on ultrasound before 24 weeks, or it has started to open before 24 weeks
- You do NOT have a mono-amniotic twin pregnancy (twins sharing the same fluid sac)
- You do NOT have signs of a serious infection (such as fever of 38°C or higher)
- You can read and consent in Dutch or English
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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