PERINATAL TRIALS REPORT

PT0540

Twin birth study

Plain Language Summary:     To conduct a multicentred international randomised controlled trial comparing planned vaginal delivery for twins, when twin A is cephalic and 32-38 weeks gestation, to planned caesarean section.

Trial status:                         Open to accrual

Date trial opened to accrual:    December 2003

Expected accrual period:         4.5 years

Trial Objective:

Primary research question- For twin pregnancies and 32-38 weeks gestation where twin A is presenting cephalic, does a policy of planned caesarean section decrease the likelihood of perinatal or neonatal mortality or serious neonatal morbidity compared to a policy of planned vaginal birth.

Type of administration:        Multi-centre International

Prinicipal Investigator/s:     Dr Jon Barrett

                                        Ph 416 351 2533

                                        Email tbs@sw.ca

Contact Person/s:             Dalah Mason

                                       Ph 416 351 2533

                                       Email tbs@sw.ca

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