Clinical Research Directory

Comparison of Bone Mineral Density in the Third Trimester Between Women in Singleton and Twin Pregnancies Using Questionnaires and REMS Densitometric Examination

This clinical study aims to monitor and evaluate bone mineral density and fracture risk in women with singleton and twin pregnancies through the combined use of: * two specific questionnaires developed by the Fragility Fracture Observatory (OFF), and * a bone densitometric examination using REMS technology, performed between the 35th and 41st week of gestation. Primary objective: • To identify, in the third trimester of pregnancy (between the 35th and 41st gestational week), any differences in bone mineral density (BMD) between women with singleton pregnancies and women with dichorionic and monochorionic twin pregnancies. Secondary objectives: * Evaluate the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) values and maternal clinical and historical parameters, such as age, body mass index (BMI), and obstetric and medical history. * Evaluate the association between BMD values and scores obtained from validated questionnaires administered to investigate fracture risk and bone health-related quality of life in women with singleton and twin pregnancies.

Carbetocin Uterotonic Treatment in Twin Pregnancies for Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the drug carbetocin works better than standard care to prevent heavy bleeding after childbirth in people carrying twin pregnancies. Heavy bleeding after delivery, also called postpartum hemorrhage, is more common after twin births and can lead to anemia, blood transfusions, and other serious health problems. In this study, bleeding will be evaluated by measuring how much blood hemoglobin levels drop from before delivery to the day after delivery. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does giving carbetocin after delivery lower blood loss compared with standard oxytocin treatment? * Is carbetocin safe and practical to use in twin deliveries? Researchers will compare carbetocin to standard oxytocin treatment to see which approach better prevents bleeding after twin vaginal or cesarean delivery. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to receive either carbetocin or standard oxytocin after the second twin is delivered * Have blood tests before delivery and on the day after delivery * Be followed during their hospital stay and for up to six weeks after delivery for safety outcomes

Twins With Specific vs. Traditional Fetal Growth Charts

This study aims to compare how well two different types of fetal growth charts work in tracking the growth of twins during pregnancy. These charts help doctors decide if a fetus is growing normally. One type is commonly used for all pregnancies, while the other is specially designed for twin pregnancies. The study will enroll pregnant individuals carrying twins. Participants will be randomly assigned to have their care guided by either the traditional chart or the twin-specific chart. Researchers will compare outcomes such as birth weight, timing of delivery, and newborn health. The goal is to find out if using twin-specific charts can improve care and reduce unnecessary interventions.

Cohort of Twin Pregnancy and the Offspring

Twin pregnancy increases the risk of maternal and fetal complications, which include gestational hypertension, premature labor, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, intrauterine growth restriction, anemia, amniotic fluid abnormalities. Comprehensively understanding the molecular mechanisms of the disease and identification of markers contribute to development of novel therapeutic approaches. In addition, the twin pregnancy, especially the monochorionic, is an essential model of "experiments of nature". This model can be applied to distinguish the epigenetic differences of twins in utero and after birth in the same genomic context. The aim of the study is to constitute a prospective cohort of twin pregnancies and the offspring.