Balloon vs. dilators: can a simple device speed up abortion care?

NCT ID NCT06964373

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study compares a cervical ripening balloon (Foley balloon) to standard osmotic dilators for preparing the cervix before a same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure in the second trimester. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see if the balloon works just as well, is safe, and is acceptable to patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of New Mexico

    RECRUITING

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dilatation, Pathologic

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.