Fetoscopic Laser Photocoagulation for Twin Placenta Complications

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMichael A Belfort, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Michael A Belfort

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational fetoscopes used in patients undergoing fetoscopic selective laser photocoagulation for complicated monochorionic-diamniotic pregnancies.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

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

Treatment Details

Interventions

Fetoscopic Selective Laser Photocoagulation (Procedure)
Fetoscopy Sets for Anterior and Posterior Placentas (Procedure)

Trial OverviewThe 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.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Fetoscopes for Selective Laser PhotocoagulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Single arm study. All patients will undergo selective laser photocoagulation with the use of the fetoscopes in this study.