RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06991400

Evaluation of Laparotomy With Trans-Amniotic Suture Placement in TTTS Surgery


Sponsor

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized trial for patients that are diagnosed with Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) who are receiving a fetoscopic laser surgery to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a laparotomy closure.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Diagnosis of TTTS or Twin Anemia-Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS)
  • Gestational age between 18 weeks and 23 weeks (18 0/7 to 22 6/7 weeks)
  • Cervical length \>2.5 cm preoperatively
  • Identification of a safe percutaneous surgical window by a provider experienced in fetoscopic surgery prior to entering the operating room

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Higher order pregnancies, chromosomal or severe congenital anomalies, undergoing laser surgery for fetal growth restriction only, need for a second laser during pregnancy, failure to complete laser, PPROM prior to surgery. BMI\> 40 at the start of pregnancy, emergent case (i.e. surgery occurs \< 6 hours from presentation), significant fetal anomalies expected to drastically alter the risk of neonatal morbidity or mortality (i.e. anencephaly, cyanotic heart disease), or any significant maternal comorbidities as determined by physician i.e.: clotting disorders/blood disorders.

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Interventions

OTHERTrans-Amniotic Suture Placement

Trans-Amniotic Suture placement


Locations(1)

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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