Paracervical Block for Pain Control With Osmotic Dilator Placement
Stopped early · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Abortion Late, Pain
In brief
Cervical dilators are frequently used for preparation prior to second trimester surgical abortion. While their use decreases complications associated with surgical abortion, their placement is often uncomfortable for the patient. Currently there are no proven methods for reducing pain during osmotic dilator placement. The use of numbing medication around the cervix (paracervical block) may decrease this placement pain.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02354092
- Run by
- University of California, San Diego
- People needed
- 14
- Starts
- 2015-04-02
- Expected to finish
- 2015-08-25
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-06-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- voluntarily seeking surgical pregnancy termination
- gestational age on day of study 14w0d to 23w6d confirmed by pelvic ultrasound with a viable pregnancy (no fetal demise diagnosed)
- eligible for second trimester D\&E
- having osmotic dilators placed for cervical preparation the day prior to D\&E
- able and willing to give informed consent and agree to terms of the study
- able to speak and read English or Spanish
You may not qualify if…
- took any prescription or illegal drugs 24 hours prior to the appointment
- drank alcohol 12 hours prior to the appointment
- took any over the counter pain medications 12 hours prior to the appointment other than the standard 800mg of Ibuprofen
- contraindications to osmotic dilators
- allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or lidocaine
- untreated acute cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease
- weight <100 pounds
Where it is running
- Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest: First Avenue Family Planning Michelle Wagner Center — San Diego, California, United States
- UCSD Medical Offices South: Women's Health Services — San Diego, California, United States
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