Placental imaging for twins sharing a placenta
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses special ultrasound scans to look at the placenta (the organ that feeds your babies) in twin pregnancies where the babies share one placenta. The goal is to learn more about how these placentas work, which might help improve care for future moms and babies.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 45 years old.
- You must be pregnant with twins who share one placenta (called MoDi or MoMo twins).
- Your pregnancy must be between 18 and 26 weeks along.
- You must plan to give birth at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital or Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.
- You must have already had a detailed ultrasound exam of the babies.
- You must be able to read and speak 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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