Laughing gas tested to take the edge off cerclage removal
NCT ID NCT07491874
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if breathing nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce pain and anxiety when removing a cervical stitch (cerclage) in late pregnancy. About 60 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either nitrous oxide or standard care (no pain medicine) during the quick procedure. The goal is to see if it makes the experience more comfortable and satisfying.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Women at ≥34 weeks of gestation * Singleton or twin pregnancy * Ability to understand, sign informed consent, and complete questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Triplet or higher-order pregnancy * Contraindications to nitrous oxide use * Fetal monitoring category 2 or higher * Maternal body temperature \>38°C * Significant vaginal bleeding * Severe preeclampsia * Cerclage removal under general anesthesia * Language or cognitive barrier * Baseline pain \>3 on VAS scale, prior to the procedure
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Edith Wolfson Medical Center
Holon, Israel
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Kaplan Medical Center
Rehovot, Central District, 7639302, Israel
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Meir Medical Center
Kfar Saba, Israel
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Rabin Medical Center
Petah Tikva, Israel
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