New study tests faster abortion method for women with scarred uterus
NCT ID NCT07465016
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two approaches for inducing abortion in the second trimester for women who have a scarred uterus (e.g., from a previous C-section). One group received a laminaria tent (a seaweed rod that gently opens the cervix) for 12 hours followed by misoprostol pills, while the other group received misoprostol alone. The main goal was to see which method led to a shorter time from start to completion of abortion. The trial included 60 women aged 18-45 with a pregnancy between 13-26 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Misoprostol and Laminaria japonicum
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using a laminaria tent before misoprostol shortens the time needed for abortion in women with a scarred uterus.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Risks include bleeding, uterine rupture, or need for surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
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