Balloon catheter vs. dilators: which works better for cervical prep?
NCT ID NCT07200115
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether an FDA-cleared balloon catheter, used overnight, works better than standard osmotic dilators for preparing the cervix before a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure in the second trimester. About 50 pregnant people between 19 and 23 weeks will take part. The main goal is to see how much the cervix opens, and the study also looks at procedure time and whether extra dilation is needed.
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Yale Family Planning Clinic
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States
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