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ArticleBMJ open2026

Predicting outcomes in selective fetal growth restriction of monoChOrioNic Twins: an inteRnAtional observational cohort STudy protocol (CONTRAST study).

Anne Noll, Ali Javinani, Femke Slaghekke, Monique C Haak, Jeanine van Klink, Lotte Van der Meeren, Enrico Lopriore, Francesca Russo, Michael Aertsen, Alireza Shamshirsaz and 7 more

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Article in BMJ open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05952583 (Selective Fetal Growth Restriction in Monochorionic Twins - an International Investigation), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Selective Fetal Growth Restriction in Monochorionic Twins - an International Investigation

Typeobservational_patient_registrySponsorLeiden University Medical CenterRan2023 to 2028Enrolled274ConditionsTwin, Pregnancy, Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Fetal Growth Retardation, Twin Monochorionic Diamniotic PlacentaArmsUltrasound
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

17 authors.

Anne NollDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Fetal Medicine, Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7666-4127
Ali JavinaniMaternal Fetal Care Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Femke SlaghekkeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Fetal Medicine, Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Monique C HaakDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Fetal Medicine, Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Jeanine van KlinkNeonatology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Lotte Van der MeerenDepartment of Pathology, Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Enrico LoprioreNeonatology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Francesca RussoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Michael AertsenDepartment of Imaging and Pathology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Alireza ShamshirsazMaternal Fetal Care Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
S ShinarOntario Fetal Center, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mar BennasarBCNatal, Hospital Clinic and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Barcelona, Spain.
Eleonor TibladClinical Epidemiology Division, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
Lotta HerlingCenter for Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Care and Delivery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden e.j.t.verweij@lumc.nl lotta.herling@regionstockholm.se Liesbeth.Lewi@uzleuven.be.
Liesbeth LewiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium e.j.t.verweij@lumc.nl lotta.herling@regionstockholm.se Liesbeth.Lewi@uzleuven.be.
Ejt Joanne VerweijDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Fetal Medicine, Leiden Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands e.j.t.verweij@lumc.nl lotta.herling@regionstockholm.se Liesbeth.Lewi@uzleuven.be.
CONTRAST Study Group

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSelective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies. Current management relies on umbilical artery Doppler patterns in the smaller twin. These patterns are, however, inconsistent and do not represent a reliable severity scale, complicating clinical decision-making and parental counselling. This study aims to improve risk stratification by identifying predictors of adverse outcomes, while also evaluating the pathophysiology and multi-organ impact of sFGR in early childhood. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a prospective, international, multicentre cohort study conducted in six tertiary fetal medicine centres with expertise in complicated twin pregnancies. Recruitment began in March 2023 and will continue until December 2026, targeting 274 MCDA twin pairs with complete follow-up to develop a prediction model for adverse perinatal outcomes in sFGR at the time of diagnosis. Standardised data collection includes serial ultrasound examinations, advanced fetal imaging (cardiac, cerebral and 3D volumetric), fetal brain MRI and detailed placental phenotyping. Maternal and parental well-being are assessed during pregnancy and after birth. Neurodevelopmental outcome is evaluated up to 2 years after birth using validated tools. The statistical analysis plan includes predictive modelling with internal validation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study has been approved by the ethical review boards of all participating centres. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, international conferences and engagement with clinical guideline committees. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05952583.

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Fetal Growth RetardationPregnancy, TwinTwins, MonozygoticFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMulticenter Studies as TopicObservational Studies as TopicPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeProspective StudiesResearch DesignUltrasonography, PrenatalUmbilical ArteriesClinical ProtocolsFetal medicineObservational StudyOBSTETRICSULTRASONOGRAPHY

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PMID41734920
PMCPMC12933764

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