New study tests if a simple device can shorten a difficult procedure
NCT ID NCT03194230
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether placing a cervical dilator (a small rod that expands) before medication can shorten labor during a second-trimester termination of pregnancy. Researchers compared 355 women who either got the dilator plus standard medication or medication alone. The main goal was to see if more women delivered within 12 hours with the dilator.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hygroscopic cervical dilator (Dilapan-S)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, using cervical dilators could make second-trimester termination of pregnancy faster and more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but the results are not yet widely confirmed. The approach may not work for everyone and carries risks like infection or failed induction.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maternité Port Royal
Paris, 75014, France