Twin surgery study: which entry method is safer?
NCT ID NCT06829901
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two common techniques surgeons use to enter the uterus during laser surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The goal is to see if one method causes less separation of the membrane around the baby. About 216 pregnant women with this condition will take part, and their outcomes will be compared.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one entry technique clearly reduces membrane separation, it could become the preferred method, potentially improving outcomes for twin pregnancies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational comparison, not a test of a new treatment. It may not find a clear difference, and results may not apply to all patients or surgeons.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital - Pavilion for Women
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States