New study examines safety of later surgical abortions
NCT ID NCT06396338
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 312 women who had surgical abortions between 10 and 16 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers compared bleeding risks between those who had the procedure at 10-14 weeks versus 14-16 weeks. Participants also filled out questionnaires about anxiety and depression. The goal is to improve information for patients and doctors about the safety of later abortions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide better safety data to help patients and doctors make informed choices about late surgical abortions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study with 312 participants, so results are limited in size and may not apply to all populations. No new treatment is being tested.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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312 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patient coming at hospital for voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion)
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Woman treated for the performance of a surgical abortion between 10 and 16 weeks (dating by ultrasound) * Singleton pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Protected adult patient (guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice) * Refusal to participate expressed by the patient
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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