Misoprostol Versus Dilapan-S for Cervical Preparation
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Women's Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/25/2017 |
| Start Date: | January 2009 |
| End Date: | December 2011 |
Cervical Preparation Before Same-day Second Trimester Abortion With Buccal Misoprostol Versus Dilapan-S: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare the dilatory effect of 400 mcg of buccally
administered misoprostol to one Dilapan-S rod placed 3-4 hours before abortion by dilation
and evacuation in women who are 12 weeks 0 days to 15 weeks 0 days gestation.
administered misoprostol to one Dilapan-S rod placed 3-4 hours before abortion by dilation
and evacuation in women who are 12 weeks 0 days to 15 weeks 0 days gestation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- medically eligible for dilation and evacuation at Planned Parenthood League of
Massachusetts
- gestational age 12 weeks 0 days to 15 weeks 0 days as evaluated by ultrasound
- proficient in English or Spanish
- agreeing to study procedures, including randomization and surveys regarding
demographics, medical and gynecological history, and assessments of pain and
satisfaction
Exclusion Criteria:
- less than 18 years old
- cervical or uterine anomaly that the research physician deems may affect the
difficulty of dilation or the abortion procedure
- inflammatory bowel disease
- contraindication to misoprostol use
- known intolerance or allergy to misoprostol or Dilapan-S
- inability to give informed consent
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