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Diphenhydramine to ease discomfort during early abortion procedure

PainAbortionAnxiety

Treatments studied

Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.

This study tests whether adding diphenhydramine (a common allergy medicine) to sedation helps patients feel more comfortable during a procedural abortion in the first trimester. Researchers want to see if it improves pain control and overall experience.

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Phase
Phase 4
Enrollment
98 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You are 18 years or older
  • You are pregnant and want a procedural abortion (not a medication abortion)
  • Your pregnancy is 13 weeks along or earlier
  • Your pregnancy is in the uterus (not in a fallopian tube or elsewhere)
  • Your BMI is 40 or lower
  • You don't have a medical condition that makes sedation unsafe for you

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