Status:
COMPLETED
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Pain Control During Cervical Dilator Placement Prior to Dilation and Evacuation
Lead Sponsor:
Ashley Turner, MD
Collaborating Sponsors:
Society of Family Planning
Conditions:
Pain Management
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) as a method of pain control during osmotic dilator insertion prior to dilation and evacuation. Half the group will ha...
Detailed Description
Dilation and Evacuation is the most common method of second trimester abortion. Studies have shown that adequate cervical preparation is necessary for the procedure to be performed safely and reduce t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women ≥ 18 years of age
- Gestational age between 14 weeks and 23 weeks 6 days
- Willing and able to sign an informed consent in English
- No contraindications to TENS
Exclusion
- Incarceration
- Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes or evidence of intra-amniotic infection
- Presence of implanted cardiac device
- Lack of sensation to touch on area of electrode placement
- Prior TENS use
- Opioid dependence
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
74 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03868787
Start Date
May 1 2019
End Date
April 1 2021
Last Update
July 25 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Northwestern Center for Family Planning and Contraception
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611