Cervical Ripening Balloons for Same-Day Cervical Prep

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a cervical ripening balloon (Foley balloon) works to prepare the cervix before same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation (D\&E). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon for same-day outpatient D\&E non-inferior to cervical preparation with osmotic dilators? * How feasible and safe is cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon for same-day outpatient D\&E? * How acceptable is cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon for same-day outpatient D\&E? Participants will: * Have cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon (experimental group) or osmotic dilators (usual care group) * Complete two surveys, one about the cervical preparation and one about the D\&E procedure

Conditions

Dilation and Evacuation

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Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a cervical ripening balloon (Foley balloon) works to prepare the cervix before same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation (D\&E). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon for same-day outpatient D\&E non-inferior to cervical preparation with osmotic dilators? * How feasible and safe is cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon for same-day outpatient D\&E? * How acceptable is cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon for same-day outpatient D\&E? Participants will: * Have cervical preparation with cervical ripening balloon (experimental group) or osmotic dilators (usual care group) * Complete two surveys, one about the cervical preparation and one about the D\&E procedure

Cervical Ripening Balloon for Same-Day Cervical Preparation for Second Trimester Termination

Cervical Ripening Balloons for Same-Day Cervical Prep

Condition
Dilation and Evacuation
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Albuquerque

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87106

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Individuals who desire outpatient dilation and evacuation (D\&E)
  • * At least 18 years of age
  • * Able and willing to consent
  • * Gestational duration between 18 weeks 0 days and 19 weeks 6 days as determined by ultrasound
  • * Able to read and understand English or Spanish
  • * Able to obtain reliable post-procedure transportation
  • * Able to observe fasting guidelines of 6 hours prior to the D\&E procedure
  • * Medical conditions that require procedural management in the operating room
  • * Preference for D\&E procedure in the operating room

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of New Mexico,

Study Record Dates

2026-07-31