Foley balloon for cervical preparation before abortion at 16–21 weeks
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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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are between 16 and 21 weeks pregnant and need an abortion for a legal reason
- You can speak Portuguese
- You are being cared for at Hospital Central de Maputo
- You do not have active heavy bleeding, infection, or other serious medical conditions listed
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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