New drug combo may speed fetal heart stop in late abortion

NCT ID NCT02597699

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a powerful morphine-like drug (Ultiva) to the standard numbing medicine (Xylocaine) could make the feticide procedure faster and less painful for the fetus. 66 women undergoing late-term pregnancy termination (after 22 weeks) took part. The main goal was to see how quickly the fetal heartbeat stopped after the injection.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • Nîmes University Hospital

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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