Understanding the challenges of twin pregnancies
Official title: Twin Pregnancy: a Challenge for Patients, Families and Health Professionals
Run by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT05761769 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the challenges and health risks faced by mothers and babies during twin pregnancies to help improve care and support for families.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rome) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 9, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05761769 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women over 18 years of age who are experiencing a twin pregnancy with two or more viable fetuses.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have the capacity to understand the study protocol or have contraindications from their attending physician may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the unique challenges faced by patients, families, and healthcare professionals during twin pregnancies, which account for 3-4% of all births. It highlights the increased risks associated with twin pregnancies, including higher rates of feto-maternal complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. The study aims to gather data on these complications to better understand their impact on maternal and fetal health. By analyzing the outcomes of twin pregnancies, the study seeks to inform better care practices and support for those involved.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and support for twin pregnancies, enhancing outcomes for mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: While twin pregnancies have been studied previously, this observational approach focusing on the specific challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Maternal age \> 18 years * Twin pregnancy with two or more viable fetuses * Signature of the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Women without the ability to understand the protocol * Women for whom the attending physician contraindicates participation in the study
Where it's running
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elisa Bevilacqua — Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
- Study coordinator: Elisa Bevilacqua
- Email: elisa.bevilacqua@policlinicogemelli.it
- Phone: +390630155897
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.