Clinical trials: Abortion, Induced
Early Pregnancy Failure, Miscarriage
MiMi: A Randomized Trial of Mifepristone and Misoprostol for Treatment of Early Pregnancy Failure
The purpose of this study is to compare two combinations of drugs (mifepristone and misoprostol versus placebo and misoprostol) used for medical treatment for early pregnancy failure.
- Conditions
- Early Pregnancy Failure, Miscarriage, Fetal Demise, Anembryonic Pregnancy
- Trial name
- MiMi (NCT00468299)
- Testing
- Mifepristone and misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Pain
Pain Control In First Trimester Medical Abortion: A Randomized Trial
This trial will compare two oral analgesic regimens in women undergoing first trimester medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. The primary study outcome is pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01457521
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Contraception
Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion of the Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) After Medication Abortion
After medication abortion, women may quickly become pregnant again and therefore need an effective birth control method right away. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are very effective for preventing pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT00737178
- Testing
- CuT380A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cervical Insufficiency
Multifactorial Approach to Emergent Cerclage
Though cervical insufficiency is a common cause of second trimester pregnancy loss, the placement of an emergent cerclage in these patients is thought to improve perinatal outcomes.
- Trial name
- RECIA (NCT01114516)
- Testing
- Indomethacin and antibiotics (cefazolin or clindamycin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Pain
Hydrocodone For Pain Control in First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperatively administered hydrocodone/acetaminophen (HC/APAP) reduces pain during a first trimester surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT01330459
- Testing
- Hydrocodone/acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Lorazepam
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Micks
Undesired Intrauterine Pregnancy, First Trimester Pregnancy
Trial Comparing Intravenous and Oral Moderate Sedation for First Trimester Surgical Abortions
In the United States, the majority of first-trimester surgical abortions are performed in outpatient clinics that utilize a wide variety of oral and intravenous regimens for pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT01011634
- Testing
- Intravenous moderate sedation versus oral medication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Post Abortion Care
Contraceptive Counseling Following an Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether contraceptive counseling is effective on acceptance and use of methods in women following an abortion.
- Trial name
- APA (NCT00756314)
- Testing
- Personalized contraceptive counseling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Procedural Pain, Buprenorphine
Addition of Buprenorphine to Paracervical Block for Pain Control During Osmotic Dilator Insertion
Cervical preparation with osmotic dilators is commonly used prior to dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedures to decrease the risk of complications.
- Conditions
- Procedural Pain, Buprenorphine, Adjuvants, Anesthesia, Dilation and Evacuation
- Trial name
- ABCD&E (NCT04254081)
- Testing
- Buprenorphine 0.15 MG, Lidocaine 1% Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Legally Induced Abortion Without Mention of Complication
Pre-Operative Effects of Mifepristone on Dilation and Evacuation Services
This research study investigates the use of a drug, mifepristone, given before second trimester abortion. Mifepristone is a medication that is approved for medical abortion during the first trimester.
- Trial name
- POEM (NCT01862991)
- Testing
- Hygroscopic cervical dilators, Misoprostol, Intra-amniotic digoxin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Second Trimester Abortion
Laminaria Compared to Dilapan-S for Cervical Preparation Before Dilation and Evacuation at 18-24 Weeks of Gestation
Primary objective: To study the difference in dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedure time following overnight cervical preparation with laminaria or Dilapan-S™.
- Trial name
- NCT02033083
- Testing
- Laminaria, Dilapan-S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Abortion
Intrafetal Digoxin as an Adjuvant for Dilation and Evacuation at 20 to 24 Weeks' Gestation
This is a research study to measure the effect of digoxin injection on Dilation and Evacuation (D\&E) procedure duration. Digoxin is the most commonly used feticidal agent among family planning subspecialists, and is commonly…
- Trial name
- NCT03136068
- Testing
- Digoxin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Miscarriage
Virtual Reality in MVA for Miscarriage
We are investigating the use of a virtual reality programme to reduce pain and anxiety experienced during manual vacuum aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT04466956
- Testing
- Virtual reality
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Pain
12 Versus 20 mL PCB for D&E Cervical Prep
More research is needed to investigate methods of pain control for cervical preparation for abortion procedures. Women report pain with paracervical block injection as well as with osmotic dilator placement.
- Trial name
- NCT03356145
- Testing
- 12 mL paracervical block, 20 mL paracervical block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Recurrent Abortion
Low-molecular-weight Heparin (LMWH) Versus Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) in Pregnant Women With Recurrent Abortion Secondary to Antiphospholipid Syndrome
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) plus low dose aspirin (LDA) with unfractionated heparin(UFH) plus LDA in women with recurrent pregnancy loss associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT01051778
- Testing
- enoxaparin 40mg plus low dose aspirin, Heparin calcium5,000 U twice daily plus low dose aspirin
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Miscarriage in First Trimester
Misoprostol 400 µg Versus 200 µg for Cervical Ripening in 1st Trimester Miscarriage
Local current protocol for cervical ripening in 1st trimester miscarriage recommends 400 µg of misoprostol intravaginally 3 hours before uterine evacuation. This regime has been recommended by some international guidelines .
- Trial name
- MISO200 (NCT02957305)
- Testing
- Misoprostol 400mcg Tab, Misoprostol 200mcg Tab
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Abortion, Blood Loss
Effect of Preoperative Buccal Misoprostol on Blood Loss in Second-trimester Dilation and Evacuation Abortion
Misoprostol is a medication used extensively in obstetrics and gynecology for its ability to aid in softening the cervix as well as decreasing blood loss after abortion or vaginal delivery.
- Trial name
- PreopMiso (NCT01436266)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Abortion, Induced, Pain
Paracervical Versus Intracervical Lidocaine
The aim of this study is to estimate the efficacy of intracervical versus paracervical block on pain experienced during first trimester suction curettage without the use of preoperative cervical ripening.
- Trial name
- NCT00816751
- Testing
- Paracervical block, Intracervical, Buffered Lidocaine, vasopressin, sodium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Abortion in First Trimester
Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this research is to study the effect of nitrous oxide on pain felt by women having a surgical termination at less than 11 weeks compared to pain felt by women receiving oral pain medications.
- Trial name
- NAB (NCT02096575)
- Testing
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Abortion, Induced
Value of Mifepristone in Cervical Preparation Prior to Dilation and Evacuation 19-24 Weeks
A common practice for preparation for surgical abortion after 19 weeks gestation is the placement of multiple sets of osmostic dilators 1-2 days prior to the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT01615731
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Hygroscopic cervical dilators, Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Nausea, Pain
Prophylactic Analgesic and Antiemetic Regimen for Medical Abortion < 70 Days
Randomized trial which will aim to evaluate whether prophylactic use of ondansetron and ibuprofen will decrease side effects associated with medical abortion and increase patient satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT05819619
- Testing
- Prophylactic use of ibuprofen and ondansetron post misoprostol administration, Use of ibuprofen and ondansetron at symptom onset post misoprostol administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health