Clinical trials: Pregnancy Trimester, First
Abortion in First Trimester, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Control During First-trimester Abortion
First-trimester abortion aspiration procedures are painful and sedation is typically provided. It is unsafe to drive after sedation due to the prolonged motor delay from some anesthetic agents.
- Trial name
- TENS 2 0 (NCT05320432)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Abortion, Induced, Pain
Paracervical Versus Intracervical Lidocaine
The aim of this study is to estimate the efficacy of intracervical versus paracervical block on pain experienced during first trimester suction curettage without the use of preoperative cervical ripening.
- Trial name
- NCT00816751
- Testing
- Paracervical block, Intracervical, Buffered Lidocaine, vasopressin, sodium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Abortion in First Trimester
Dextromethorphan as a Novel Non-opioid Adjunctive Agent for Pain Control in Medication Abortion
This study evaluates dextromethorphan as a non-opioid adjunctive medication for pain control during medication abortion. This is double-blinded, four-arm randomized controlled trial enrolling 156 women over a period of 9-12…
- Trial name
- DexMab (NCT03480009)
- Testing
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Avicel PH101 (Microcrystalline Cellulose NF) for Compounding, Oxycodone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Study Investigator-Sponsor
Pain
Buffered Lidocaine in Paracervical Blocks
For pain relief during a first trimester surgical aspiration, most providers use the paracervical block, either alone or in combination with other pain control techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03107754
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Lidocaine-Sodium Bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Pain, Anxiety
Evaluation of Oral Midazolam in First-trimester Surgical Abortions
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain, anxiety and side effects that women experience with a surgical abortion and the effect that the anti-anxiety medication, midazolam, might have when used along with…
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Nausea
- Trial name
- NCT01830881
- Testing
- Midazolam, Ibuprofen, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pregnancy Early
Assessing Gestational Age in First Trimester Pregnancies Using Ultrasound
The objective of this study is to assess equivalency of the transabdominal Clarius handheld wifi C3 ultrasound (which uses Bluetooth to locate the ipad Mini 5 and then uses wifi direct to show the images) to the current standard…
- Trial name
- NCT03957200
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Abortion in First Trimester
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Pain Control During First Trimester Abortion
High-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve-stimulation (TENS) is an inexpensive and non-invasive pain control approach.
- Trial name
- NCT03187002
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Moderate IV Sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Iron Deficiency (Without Anemia), Pregnancy
Iron Parameters in Non-anemic First Trimester Gravidas
The purpose of the study is to see the percentage of non-anemic, first trimester gravidas presenting to their obstetricians, who are iron deficient.
- Trial name
- NCT03670537
- Testing
- Iron parameters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auerbach Hematology Oncology Associates P C
Pain Acute, Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Pain Management During Uterine Aspiration
The proposed study will be a randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupuncture as adjunct for pain management during abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT03391986
- Testing
- SEIRIN® Pyonex™ Acupuncture Needles, 12 mm Plasters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pelvic Floor Disorders, Stress Urinary Incontinence
Educating Women About Pelvic Floor Disorders During Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to assess the increase in knowledge of pregnant patients regarding pelvic floor disorders when comparing two educational interventions: written handouts vs interactive workshops.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Disorders, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Trial name
- NCT05440539
- Testing
- Written Handouts, Interactive Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Pain
Lidocaine and Pain Management in First Trimester Abortions
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of lidocaine (a numbing medication) inside the uterus on patient pain during an early abortion, compared to the paracervical block (lidocaine injected on either side of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00613821
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Abortion in First Trimester
Pharmacist Provision of Medication Abortion
This will be a pilot study among two pharmacists providing start to finish medication abortions to 10 patients utilizing a previously created toolkit.
- Trial name
- NCT04956731
- Testing
- Pharmacist Provision of Medication Abortion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego