The purpose of the study is to learn more about the transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) unit, an over-the-counter option for pain relief that is not a medication. The investigators are hoping to find out if this device decreases pain during and after laminaria placement for patients undergoing both elective and medically indicated second-trimester termination of pregnancy.
Second Trimester Abortion
The purpose of the study is to learn more about the transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) unit, an over-the-counter option for pain relief that is not a medication. The investigators are hoping to find out if this device decreases pain during and after laminaria placement for patients undergoing both elective and medically indicated second-trimester termination of pregnancy.
TENS Unit To Decrease Pain After Laminaria Insertion
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1380 Lusitana St. Ste 1004, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96813
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
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18 Years to
FEMALE
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Queen's Medical Center,
Melissa Natavio, MD, MPH, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Complex Family Planning, The Queens Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Womens Health
2025-05