NCT06084247View on ClinicalTrials.gov

The Efficacy of the KARL STORZ Curved Fetoscope and Straight Fetoscope for Laser Photocoagulation of Placental Anastomoses

NANot yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

160

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 1, 2025

Primary Completion Date

November 1, 2026

Study Completion Date

December 1, 2027

Conditions
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Interventions
DEVICE

Curved KARL STORZ fetoscope

The KARLZ STORZ curved scope is used to see the inside of a pregnant person's uterus during minimally invasive surgery, similar to conventional scopes. The curved scope is rounded and thought to help visualize the anterior placenta because of its position on the uterus.

DEVICE

Conventional Scopes

The conventional scopes are regularly used during laser photocoagulation of placental anastomoses.

Trial Locations (1)

77030

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Jimmy Espinoza

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