Cervical preparation for same-day abortion procedure
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of preparing the cervix (the opening to the uterus) on the same day as a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure for abortion at 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to see which preparation approach works best and is safest.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 weeks and 0 days and 18 weeks and 6 days pregnant and have decided to end the pregnancy.
- You have a single pregnancy (not twins or more) confirmed by ultrasound or a reliable last menstrual period.
- You can understand and agree to the study in English or Spanish.
- You do not have any allergies to the materials used in the cervical preparation (such as betadine, certain balloons, or dilators).
- Your pregnancy does not involve a known fetal anomaly or fetal death.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 45 or less.
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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