Clinical trials: Second Trimester Abortion
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, Second Trimester, PPROM
Simultaneous Mifepristone and Misoprostol Versus Misoprostol Alone for Induction of Labor of Nonviable Second Trimester Pregnancy: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
When time allows, administration of mifepristone prior to second trimester induction of labor decreases total labor time. However, in the setting of many pregnancy complications, decreasing time from diagnosis of nonviable…
- Conditions
- Abortion, Second Trimester, PPROM, Rupture, Spontaneous, Fetal Demise
- Trial name
- MIST (NCT05322252)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Placenta, Retained, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Optimisation of the Management of Placental Delivery in Second Trimester Pregnancy Interruption
Interruption of a pregnancy after 14 weeks gestation may be required when the fetus is dead, severely malformed or in cases of maternal illness.
- Trial name
- NCT00120042
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Oxytocin
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Western Australia
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
Abortion, Second Trimester
Transcervical Balloon Compared to Osmotic Dilators Prior to Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a Foley balloon is similar to osmotic dilators for preparing the cervix prior to a second trimester abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT05099991
- Testing
- Single Foley Balloon, Dilapan-S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Lactation Suppressed
Cabergoline for Lactation Inhibition After Second-Trimester Abortion or Loss
This research study investigates the use of a drug, cabergoline, given immediately after second-trimester abortion or perinatal loss to decrease breast engorgement.
- Trial name
- LISTA (NCT04701333)
- Testing
- Cabergoline 1 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pregnancy Termination in Second Trimester
Nitrous Oxide Versus Intravenous Sedation for Anesthesia
This study is a multi-site, double-blinded, randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial of inhaled nitrous oxide with oxygen (N2O/O2) versus intravenous (IV) sedation, with fentanyl and midazolam, for pain management in adult…
- Trial name
- NOVIA (NCT02755090)
- Testing
- Nitrous Oxide, IV Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Abortion, Induced
Pilot Study of the Addition of Osmotic Dilators to Preparation Prior to Labor Induction Abortion
One the day prior to medical abortion (labor induction) in the second trimester, insertion of osmotic dilators is added to the routine procedures.
- Trial name
- DAIS (NCT00855842)
- Testing
- osmotic dilator insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Abortion, Induced
Cervical Preparation Before Dilation and Evacuation
The purpose of this research study is to compare three different ways of opening a woman's cervix before her second-trimester surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT01751087
- Testing
- Mifepristone, misoprostol, Osmotic dilators
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Therapeutic Abortion
Same-day Dilapan-S With Adjunctive Misoprostol
Cervical preparation before second trimester dilation and evacuation (D\&E) reduces risks and complications. Osmotic cervical dilators as well as prostaglandin analogues have been studied for cervical preparation.
- Trial name
- DAM (NCT01818414)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Medical; Abortion, Fetus
Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus Versus Continuous Epidural Infusion for Termination of Pregnancy Analgesia
This study included women who underwent voluntary second trimester termination of pregnancy. Patients were randomized to programmed intermittent epidural anesthetic bolus or continuous epidural infusion for pain analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT01860521
- Testing
- Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus, Continuous Epidural Infusion, Procedure of interruption of pregnancy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy
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, Second Trimester
24-hour Mifepristone and Buccal Versus Mifepristone and Vaginal Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation for D&E
This study aims to compare mifepristone and buccal misoprostol to mifepristone and vaginal misoprostol for cervical preparation for second trimester dilation and evacuation (D\&E).
- Trial name
- NCT03134183
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Buccal Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth 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
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
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
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
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
Contraception Behavior
Immediate vs. Delayed Insertion of Copper T 380A IUD After Termination of Pregnancy Over 12-weeks Gestation
The purpose of this study is to compare delayed vs. immediate insertion of the Copper T 380 IUD after termination of pregnancy after 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT00540046
- Testing
- Copper T 380A IUD
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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