One pill to stop breast pain after pregnancy loss: new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT06029673

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a single dose of cabergoline can prevent breast pain, engorgement, and milk leakage in people who had an abortion or pregnancy loss between 16 and 20 weeks. 69 participants were randomly assigned to receive cabergoline or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce physical and emotional distress from breast symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Fetal Death Hyperemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Planned Parenthood - San Jose Central Health Center

    San Jose, California, 95126, United States

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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