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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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71 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Oct 2008
- Finished
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Jun 2009
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Major patient having signed an assent waits having chosen to make the intervention under local anesthetic Exclusion Criteria: * Minor * contraindication in the use of the paracetamol, the lidocaine * Porphyries
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Hôpital La Conception
Marseille, 13005, France
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