Clinical trials
Abortion clinical trials
Below are recruiting abortion clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 33 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06787274Recruiting
Equity in telehealth abortion care study
This study looks at how telehealth and in-person medication abortion care work for patients. It aims to find ways to make care fairer and more accessible.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 14–64 - NCT07335939Recruiting
Abortion at 14-16 Weeks: Bleeding Risk in Medicine vs. Surgery
This trial compares bleeding risks between surgical and medical abortion procedures when you are 14 to 16 weeks pregnant. It helps doctors understand which method might be safer for you.
StrasbourgAges 18–40 - NCT06123026RecruitingPhase 4
Medication to stop breast milk after 16–20 week abortion
This study tests a medication given after a second-trimester abortion (16–20 weeks) to see if it can safely and effectively stop the body from producing breast milk. It also wants to learn how well people tolerate the medicine.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT07534982Recruiting
Watchful waiting vs. medication for tissue after early abortion
This study compares two approaches for managing retained pregnancy tissue (leftover tissue in the uterus after a medical abortion): waiting to see if your body passes it naturally versus taking medication to help remove it. The goal is to find out which approach works better and is safer for patients.
Kfar SabaAges 18–45 - NCT07417787Recruiting
Point of care tests for early medical abortion management
This trial tests if a rapid blood test can replace ultrasound for women who want a very early medical abortion (before 6 weeks). It aims to make care simpler and faster.
GothenburgAges 16–55 - NCT04708808Recruiting
Music therapy during ultrasound-guided abortion procedure
This trial tests whether listening to music during an ultrasound-guided vacuum aspiration procedure can help make the procedure more comfortable or less stressful. It focuses on people having first-trimester pregnancy termination under local anesthesia.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18 years+ - NCT05169541Recruiting
Testing a blood marker in repeated pregnancy loss
This study looks at whether a blood protein level called mannose binding lectin is linked to why some people have repeated pregnancy loss or unsuccessful embryo transfers. If you’ve had multiple losses or failed transfers, the study may help clarify biology behind reproduction and could guide future care.
AarhusAges 18–41 - NCT05360186Recruiting
Gel test to prevent womb scar tissue after uterine procedure
This study tests a cross-linked hyaluronan gel placed in the uterus to help prevent painful or disruptive scar tissue (adhesions) after a procedure using ultrasound guidance. If you are eligible, the trial may help reduce the chance of future fertility and menstrual problems caused by scar tissue.
Hong KongAges 18–50 - NCT06696573Recruiting
Anti-inflammatory drugs for pain during medical abortion
This study tests whether giving anti-inflammatory drugs before or during a medical abortion (13–22 weeks) can help prevent pain better than treating pain once it starts. If you're eligible, taking part may help improve pain management for future patients.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06705712Recruiting
Exercise, fertility, and pregnancy loss in couples trying to conceive
This study looks at how physical activity affects a couple's chances of getting pregnant and the risk of early pregnancy loss. If you are a woman with a male partner and just starting to try for a baby, this trial may help you understand how your activity levels relate to fertility.
AarhusAges 18–49 - NCT07487246RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study for abortion dilator placement
This study tests whether combining two medications (lidocaine and ketorolac) given as a shot around the cervix can help with pain when placing small sticks (dilators) to prepare for an abortion procedure. If you are 16–24 weeks pregnant and planning an abortion, this trial may help you feel less discomfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06850974Recruiting
Foley balloon for cervical preparation before abortion at 16–21 weeks
This study tests whether using a Foley balloon (a soft tube with a small balloon) before a dilation and evacuation procedure helps prepare the cervix safely. It is for women in Mozambique who need an abortion between 16 and 21 weeks of pregnancy.
MaputoAges 18 years+ - NCT07288047Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during early abortion
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a first trimester procedural abortion can help reduce pain and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are planning to have an abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and meet the criteria below.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07306676Recruiting
PTSD after early miscarriage
This study looks at post-traumatic stress after a miscarriage that happens early in pregnancy (up to 14 weeks). It aims to understand how people feel emotionally and mentally after this experience.
Krakow, MalopolskaAges 18–45 - NCT07422506Recruiting
Comparing treatments for early missed abortion
This study compares different treatment methods for early missed abortion (when a pregnancy ends but the tissue doesn't pass on its own) to see which works best in real-world settings. It may help you and your doctor choose the safest and most effective option.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–40 - NCT07751432Enrolling by invitation
Improving pregnancy care in a changing climate
This study works with clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to improve pregnancy care for women living in a city, especially as the climate changes. The goal is to help keep mothers and babies healthier.
Dar es Salaam, Temeke DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06820177RecruitingPhase 4
Tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding during abortion or miscarriage
This trial is testing if a medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA) can help reduce bleeding during a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage procedure. The goal is to make the procedure safer for patients.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04183829Recruiting
Study of effects after early induced abortion
This study looks at pregnancy complications and outcomes after someone has an induced abortion in early pregnancy. It may help doctors better understand what to watch for in future pregnancies and how to reduce risks.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT05341817RecruitingPhase 4
Letrozole or mifepristone before medication abortion
This study tests whether taking letrozole or mifepristone before medication helps the medical abortion work better for pregnancies up to 10 weeks. You may be asked to try another method (repeat medicine or a procedure) if the first treatment does not fully work.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT07492160RecruitingPhase 2
Cabergoline for Breast Symptoms After Pregnancy Loss
This study tests whether a medication called cabergoline can help stop milk production and reduce breast discomfort after a pregnancy loss or abortion.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06270056Recruiting
Telemedicine abortion service study in Ecuador
This study tests using telemedicine (phone or video visits) to provide medication abortion pills to women in Ecuador. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for early pregnancy (up to 12 weeks), making abortion care more accessible.
AmbatoAges 15 years+ - NCT05413525Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided suction for early pregnancy loss
This trial studies an ultrasound-guided procedure that removes pregnancy tissue using gentle suction. It may help people with an early miscarriage who are stable and meet specific anatomy and safety requirements.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18 years+ - NCT05492708Recruiting
Pregnancy study for first-time-to-mid pregnancy participants in Heartland states
This study is enrolling pregnant people who are early in pregnancy and live in certain Heartland states. It aims to learn from participants during pregnancy and may help researchers better understand pregnancy care needs.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05725512RecruitingPhase 4
Prednisolone to prevent unexplained recurrent miscarriages
This trial tests whether a medicine called prednisolone can help prevent further miscarriages in people who have had recurrent miscarriages with no known cause. If you qualify, you would take prednisolone early in pregnancy and the study team would watch whether more losses occur.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for abortion?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 33 recruiting abortion studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a abortion trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a abortion trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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