Numbing the cervix during laminaria insertion for pregnancy termination
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving a numbing shot in the cervix before inserting laminaria (thin sticks that help open the cervix) reduces pain during the procedure. It is for people having a pregnancy termination or a missed abortion between 18 and 22.5 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18.0 and 22.5 weeks pregnant (confirmed by ultrasound)
- The pregnancy is with one baby (not twins or more)
- You are having a voluntary termination approved by a committee, or it is a missed abortion
- You are not allergic to lidocaine (a numbing medicine used for local anesthesia)
- You have not had a previous C-section
- You speak English or Hebrew
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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