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Twin pregnancy study tests if custom growth charts lead to better care
NCT ID NCT07164001
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study will enroll 150 pregnant individuals carrying twins to compare two ways of tracking fetal growth: the standard growth chart used for all pregnancies versus a chart designed specifically for twins. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two chart methods, and researchers will monitor outcomes like birth weight, timing of delivery, and newborn health. The goal is to see if the twin-specific chart helps doctors make better decisions and reduces unnecessary interventions.
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 successful, this study could show that using growth charts designed specifically for twins leads to more accurate monitoring and fewer unnecessary interventions during twin pregnancies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (150 participants) comparing two chart-reading methods, not testing a new drug or device. The results may not change standard practice if the twin-specific charts do not clearly improve outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant individuals with a twin pregnancy of at least 18 weeks gestation. * Willing and able to provide informed consent. * Planning to deliver at a participating center. Exclusion Criteria: * Major fetal anomalies or known aneuploidy. * Significant maternal medical conditions that might confound study outcomes. * Inability to comply with study procedures.
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