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Laminaria Compared to Dilapan-S for Cervical Preparation Before Dilation and Evacuation at 18-24 Weeks of Gestation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Laminaria and Dilapan-S for Second Trimester Abortion. Completed, enrolled 180 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Primary objective: To study the difference in dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedure time following overnight cervical preparation with laminaria or Dilapan-S™. The investigators hypothesize procedure time will be less with Dilapan-S™. Secondary objectives: To compare the use of laminaria and Dilapan-S™ for differences in: (1) initial cervical dilation before D\&E; (2) need for mechanical dilation to accomplish D\&E and ease of dilation if required; (3) number of osmotic dilators placed; (4) ability to complete the D\&E procedure without further cervical preparation; (5) complications; (6) pain and other side effects; (7) patient acceptability; and (8) provider acceptability.