Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation for Twin Placenta Complications

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Waitlist Available

Led By Michael A Belfort, MD

Research Sponsored by Michael A Belfort

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients who are eligible and elect to undergo fetoscopic selective laser photocoagulation for the treatment of complicated monochorionic-diamniotic pregnancies

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Patients who do not elect to undergo fetoscopic laser photocoagulation for treatment of complicated monochorionic-diamniotic pregnancies

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up immediate post-procedure period (from surgery start until surgery finish)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new tool for treating complicated pregnancies safely and effectively.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for pregnant individuals with twins sharing one placenta (monochorionic-diamniotic pregnancies) who choose to undergo a procedure called fetoscopic selective laser photocoagulation to treat complications.

What is being tested?

The study is testing new types of fetoscopes, which are special telescopes used in surgery on the fetus. The focus is on their safety and effectiveness when treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome via laser therapy.

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed, procedures involving fetoscopes can potentially lead to bleeding, infection, or damage to the amniotic sac or placenta.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Select...

I am choosing to have laser surgery for my complicated twin pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

Select...

I chose not to have laser treatment for my complicated twin pregnancy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ immediate post-procedure period (from surgery start until surgery finish)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~immediate post-procedure period (from surgery start until surgery finish)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediate post-procedure period (from surgery start until surgery finish) for reporting.