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Cerebral Development - TTTS Study
Title |
Evolution of Cerebral Development in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TITS). |
Therapeutic Area |
Twin Pregnancy, Neurotrauma
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Principal Investigator |
Tomo Tarui, MD |
Min Age |
18 Years |
Gender |
Female |
Contact |
Vidya Iyer, MD 617-636-0186
viyer1@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
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This research uses safe and highly sensitive fetal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to understand how the disease affects on twin fetuses' brain development in Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS).
Inclusion Criteria
- Women with monochorionic (identical) twin pregnancy either healthy, with twin growth discordance or with TTTS
Exclusion Criteria
- Women who cannot tolerate MRI, have metal in her body, medically unstable to perform MRI
Study Requirements
Participating pregnant women will be asked to have one (or two, optional) fetal MRI study during pregnancy.