Clinical trials: Induced Abortion
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
Induced Abortion
Same-Day Mifepristone-Misoprostol Compared to Misoprostol Only for Surgical Abortion Cervical Preparation
A randomized double---blinded comparison of same---day mifepristone and misoprostol with misoprostol only for cervical preparation in second---trimester surgical abortion in 100 women at 14 0/7---19 6/7 weeks gestation.
- Trial name
- MMSAP (NCT02412618)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Spontaneous Abortion
Comparative Effectiveness of Pregnancy Failure Management Regimens
The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of combination treatment (mifepristone premedication plus single-dose misoprostol) to single-dose misoprostol (standard of care) for the management of early pregnancy…
- Trial name
- PreFaiR (NCT02012491)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Mifepristone
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
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
Blood Loss, Surgical, Second Trimester Abortion
MisOpRostol Effect on Second Trimester Abortion Blood Loss
Although serious complications from second trimester abortion are rare hemorrhage is the most common cause of procedural abortion related morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- MORESTABL (NCT06078501)
- Testing
- Misoprostol 400mcg buccal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Vaginosis, Bacterial, Infertility
Efficacy Study of Preconception Treatment of an Asymptomatic Bacterial Infection in an Infertility Population
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection characterized by a pathologic shift in the normal vaginal flora. BV has been associated with a number of poor reproductive outcomes, including infertility, preterm labor and…
- Conditions
- Vaginosis, Bacterial, Infertility, Miscarriage
- Trial name
- NCT01322971
- Testing
- Metronidazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cervical Ripening
Misoprostol Versus Dilapan-S for Cervical Preparation
The purpose of this study is to compare the dilatory effect of 400 mcg of buccally administered misoprostol to one Dilapan-S rod placed 3-4 hours before abortion by dilation and evacuation in women who are 12 weeks 0 days to 15…
- Trial name
- NCT00835731
- Testing
- misoprostol, Dilapan-S, vitamin B-12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Abortion
Mifepristone Versus Laminaria Insertion for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion at 14-16 Weeks
Women who are requesting pregnancy termination at 14-16 weeks, who would normally have osmotic dilator insertion the day before their procedure, would be asked if they wanted to participate.
- Trial name
- SAMi (NCT00986921)
- Testing
- mifepristone 200 mg, osmotic dilator insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- 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
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
Cervical Preparation
Dilapan Versus Laminaria
This is a randomized, blinded clinical trial comparing overnight laminaria versus same-day Dilapan for cervical preparation for surgical abortions occurring between fourteen and eighteen weeks gestation.
- Trial name
- DvL (NCT00775983)
- Testing
- laminaria, Dilapan-S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
Abortion Early
Auriculotherapy During Medication Abortion
This randomized trial will evaluate the effect of adding auriculotherapy (i.e. acupuncture applied to the ear) using either gold beads or Pyonex needles in addition to usual care for the relief of pain and anxiety during…
- Trial name
- NCT03900728
- Testing
- Auriculotherapy with needles, Auriculotherapy with beads
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
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, Cervical Preparation
Gabapentin for Pain Control After Osmotic Dilator Insertion and Prior to D&E Procedure: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Women having abortion procedures between 15 weeks 0 days and 23 weeks 6 days gestational age on the day of their procedure commonly have dilators placed in their cervix overnight before the abortion procedure.
- Conditions
- Abortion, Induced, Cervical Preparation, Pain
- Trial name
- GABA (NCT03080493)
- Testing
- Gabapentin 600mg, acetaminophen/codeine and ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Miscarriage, Stillbirth
Follow-up of Pregnant Women After a Mass Vaccination of Oral Cholera Vaccine (ShancholTM) in Nsanje Malawi
This study, to be carried out immediately following an emergency, reactive cholera vaccination campaign in Nsanje District, Malawi, will be a cohort study to estimate the safety of killed oral cholera vaccine (OCV), in pregnant…
- Conditions
- Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Cholera
- Trial name
- NCT02499172
- Testing
- Shanchol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,758 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Abortion Second Trimester
Overnight Pain Treatment Investigating Opioids vs. Nonopioids
The purpose of this study is to compare maximum pain scores between patients seeking induced abortion and requiring cervical preparation with osmotic dilators.
- Trial name
- OPTION (NCT03545893)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 600 mg, OxyCODONE 5 Mg Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Lactation Suppressed, Second Trimester Abortion
Pharmacological Inhibition of Lactation After 16 to 20 Week Abortion
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare breast symptoms (lactation, engorgement, etc) of individuals who undergo a procedure for second trimester of pregnancy loss between 16 weeks and 20 weeks gestational age.
- Trial name
- NCT06123026
- Testing
- Cabergoline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University