Clinical trials: Abortion in First Trimester
First Trimester Abortion, Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Experience in First Trimester D&C
Virtual reality (VR) has been used in health care settings to decrease anxiety and pain. This project is a feasibility study to evaluate whether virtual reality can be used in the setting of a first trimester pregnancy…
- Trial name
- NCT03533036
- Testing
- applied VR headset
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Abortion in First Trimester, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Control During First-trimester Abortion
First-trimester abortion aspiration procedures are painful and sedation is typically provided. It is unsafe to drive after sedation due to the prolonged motor delay from some anesthetic agents.
- Trial name
- TENS 2 0 (NCT05320432)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford 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
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
First Trimester Abortion
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Three Antibiotic Regimens for First Trimester Abortions
This study, a double blinded randomized controlled trial, is being done to compare side effects of commonly used antibiotic regimens prior to same day abortion procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02756403
- Testing
- Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Metronidazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Abortion in First Trimester
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Pain Control During First Trimester Abortion
High-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve-stimulation (TENS) is an inexpensive and non-invasive pain control approach.
- Trial name
- NCT03187002
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Moderate IV Sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Abortion, Spontaneous, Abortion in First Trimester
Effect of Paracervical Block Volume on Pain Control for Dilation and Curettage.o
The investigators are conducting a study on pain control for dilation and curettage (D\&C). Participants are eligible to enroll if they are a planning to have a D\&C in a participating clinic.
- Conditions
- Abortion, Spontaneous, Abortion in First Trimester, Pain Uterus, Abortion Early
- Trial name
- NCT03636451
- Testing
- 40cc buffered 0.5% lidocaine with 2 units of vasopressin paracervical block, 20cc 1% lidocaine with 2 units of vasopressin paracervical block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
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
Blood Loss
Blood Loss at the Time of First Trimester Surgical Abortion in Anticoagulated Women
The primary objective of this study is to compare blood loss resulting from surgical termination of pregnancy up to 12 weeks gestation between women who are anticoagulated to therapeutic levels and those who are not…
- Trial name
- NCT00614432
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Abortion in First Trimester, Pain, Procedural
Ketamine Versus Fentanyl for Surgical Abortions
Ketamine is commonly used for procedural sedation and analgesia. It is widely used for trauma cases in the emergency department and is considered a superior agent in the outpatient setting due to its lack of respiratory and…
- Conditions
- Abortion in First Trimester, Pain, Procedural, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT04871425
- Testing
- Ketamine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pain, Anxiety
Evaluation of Oral Midazolam in First-trimester Surgical Abortions
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain, anxiety and side effects that women experience with a surgical abortion and the effect that the anti-anxiety medication, midazolam, might have when used along with…
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Nausea
- Trial name
- NCT01830881
- Testing
- Midazolam, Ibuprofen, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Contraception
A Comparison of Continuation Rates for Three Hormonal Contraceptive Methods
This study will assess the continuation rates among women using oral contraceptive pills, Depo-Provera and Ortho Evra following a first trimester abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT00253019
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Spontaneous Abortion in First Trimester
Comparing Buccal and Vaginal Misoprostol in Management of Early Pregnancy Loss
First trimester miscarriages are common. When the failed pregnancy does not pass spontaneously on its own, it is called a missed abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT02141555
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Buccal Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Pain, Surgical Abortion
Paracervical Block in First Trimester Surgical Abortions
The investigators primary objective is to study the analgesic effects of combined ketorolac and lidocaine in a paracervical block compared to preoperative ibuprofen followed by intra-operative paracervical block with lidocaine…
- Trial name
- NCT00617097
- Testing
- lidocaine, ketorolac and lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Pain
Lidocaine and Pain Management in First Trimester Abortions
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of lidocaine (a numbing medication) inside the uterus on patient pain during an early abortion, compared to the paracervical block (lidocaine injected on either side of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00613821
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pain
Refining Paracervical Block Techniques for Pain Control in First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain women experience with a surgical abortion and the effect that varying paracervical block techniques might have on that pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01466491
- Testing
- Paracervical block technique with lidocaine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 332 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science 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
Auriculotherapy - Pain Management of Aspiration Abortion
Primary Objective: To assess whether usual care plus auricular acupressure with beads reduces subject-reported maximum pain during first trimester vacuum aspiration compared to usual care plus placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT03896022
- Testing
- Acupressure with Beads, Acupuncture with Needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pain, Medical Abortion
Methadone and Medication Abortion
Pain has been recognized to be the most common and predictable side effect of medication abortion, causing significant distress associated with the process.
- Trial name
- NCT04941443
- Testing
- Methadone Pill, Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Abortion in First Trimester
Dextromethorphan as a Novel Non-opioid Adjunctive Agent for Pain Control in Medication Abortion
This study evaluates dextromethorphan as a non-opioid adjunctive medication for pain control during medication abortion. This is double-blinded, four-arm randomized controlled trial enrolling 156 women over a period of 9-12…
- Trial name
- DexMab (NCT03480009)
- Testing
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Avicel PH101 (Microcrystalline Cellulose NF) for Compounding, Oxycodone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Study Investigator-Sponsor