Dilators may speed up labor in late pregnancy termination

NCT ID NCT03194230

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using cervical dilators (tools to open the cervix) before medication can shorten labor for women ending a pregnancy in the second trimester. 355 women took part. The goal was to see if more women delivered within 12 hours with dilators compared to medication alone.

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Locations

  • Maternité Port Royal

    Paris, 75014, France

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