Diphenhydramine to ease discomfort during early abortion procedure
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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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
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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