Clinical trials: Surgical Abortion
Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques
Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion Between 11 to 15 Weeks
Surgical abortion in the late first trimester and early second trimester is usually performed with the aid of a cervical preparing agent, which helps to open up the uterine cervix for the procedure.
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques, Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Trial name
- MIMI11-15 (NCT01636063)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
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
Induced Abortion, Medical Abortion
Assessment of Pain During an Abortion With Knowledge of the Predictive Factors of Pain.
Two studies carried out in 2011 at the Center for Contraception and Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy (CIVG) at the Louis-Mourier Hospital, evaluated the pain of patients undergoing an abortion, and looked for predictors of the…
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, Medical Abortion, Surgical Abortion, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05532085
- Testing
- Evaluation of pain during voluntary termination of pregnancy with medication following consideration of predictive factors of pain without an established analgesic protocol, Evaluation of pain during a voluntary medical termination of pregnancy following consideration of predictive factors of pain with an established analgesic protocol, Assessment of pain during voluntary termination of pregnancy by aspiration under local anesthesia following consideration of predictive factors of pain without an established analgesic protocol
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 362 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Olivier CHASSANY
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
Surgical Abortion
Patient Support During Surgical Abortion
This study will be a non-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) of women presenting for abortion at <13 6/7 weeks. Women will be randomized either to receive support by a trained abortion doula (intervention) or to have…
- Trial name
- NCT01937988
- Testing
- Doula Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Medical; Abortion, Fetus
Fertility and Obstetric Outcomes After Medical Management Versus Surgical Treatment for First-trimester Miscarriage First-trimester Miscarriage
Study Objective: To compare the time to new pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes in women who received Misoprostol for uterus evacuation versus those treated surgically with dilatation and curettage.
- Trial name
- NCT03570307
- Testing
- medical VS surgical evacuation of the uterus
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Legal Abortion With Complication, Pain
Paracervical Block for Pain Control in First Trimester Abortion
Many woman undergoing a surgical abortion receive a paracervical nerve block for pain reduction, in which lidocaine (a numbing medication) is injected around the cervix.
- Trial name
- NCT01094366
- Testing
- Paracervical Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Abortion, Induced
Different Routes of Misoprostol Prior to First Trimester Surgical Abortion
A randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of same-day cervical preparation with oral, buccal or vaginal Misoprostol, given 2-4 hours prior first trimester curettage.
- Trial name
- NCT02480543
- Testing
- Misoprostol (cytotec)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Contraception, Abortion
Understanding Women's Contraceptive Expectations at the Time of a First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The investigators will conduct a voluntary anonymous survey at four separate Sacramento area family planning clinics. The investigators will ask the staff at each facility to offer a survey to all women 18 and older presenting to…
- Trial name
- NCT01807715
- Testing
- survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
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
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
Pain Control
Gabapentin for Perioperative Pain Relief in Surgical Abortion
Gabapentin preoperative use for evaluation of benefit to reduce pain during and after surgical office-based abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT04292171
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cervical Preparation
Mifepristone vs Misoprostol
The Investigator team hypothesizes that in a randomized trial comparing mifepristone-alone or misoprostol-alone for cervical preparation for procedural abortions at 12 to 16 weeks in hospital-based care, the proportion of…
- Trial name
- NCT06502158
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
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
Comparison Between Two Analgesic Methods for Pain Relief Following Surgical Abortion
To compare between the efficacy of Paracetamol IV vs. Lornoxicam IV in pain relief following surgical abortion. The medication will be given at the time of the procedure. Following the abortion, pain level will be evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT02025166
- Testing
- Paracetamol, lornoxicam
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Pain
Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream in Conjunction With Paracervical Block for Pain With Abortion
The investigators theorize that the application of a lidocaine-prilocaine cream 5-10 minutes prior to the administration of a paracervical block could decrease pain associated with its administration and pain with abortion…
- Trial name
- NCT03508804
- Testing
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream, 1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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
Pregnancy, Unplanned
Use of an Algorithm to Determine IV Sedation Dosing During First-trimester Surgical Abortion
This study aims to compare an algorithm for IV sedation dosing to the current standard of care in patients undergoing first trimester surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT01994317
- Testing
- Algorithm, Standard care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Uterine Evacuation
The Impact of Doulas in Early Pregnancy Management
The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of doula support for women undergoing a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) for an early pregnancy failure or undesired pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT02165540
- Testing
- Doula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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