U.S., April 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07537894) titled 'Perioperative Dexmedetomidine to Reduce Post-procedure Grief Following Second-trimester Dilation and Evacuation' on April 10.
Brief Summary: People seeking second-trimester dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedures are often facing profoundly challenging circumstances, including desired pregnancies complicated by fetal anomalies or demise, serious maternal health conditions, or changes in financial or relationship status. Although abortion regret is uncommon, the emotional burden surrounding these experiences is substantial: many patients experience significant grief and post-traumatic stress symptoms in the weeks to months followin...