Laughing gas eases abortion pain in new study
NCT ID NCT00769912
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 50% nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oxygen mixture can reduce pain during a legal abortion done with local anesthesia. 71 adults took part. The main goal was to measure pain during the procedure, with follow-up pain checks and side effects recorded. The approach aims to make the experience more comfortable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Hôpital La Conception
Marseille, 13005, France
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