Title: Isaptent: a new cervical dilator.

POPLINE Document Number: 800118

Author(s):

Khanna NM
Sarin JP
Nandi RC
Singh S
Setty BS
Kamboj VP
Dhawan BN
Singh L
Kutty D
Engineer AD

Source citation:

CONTRACEPTION, 1980 Jan;21(1):29-40.

Abstract:

The development of a new cervical dilatator, Isaptent, from granulated Plantago ovata seed husk, is described, and results of a multicentered clinical trial for its use in medical termination of pregnancy are presented. 21 centers participated with a patient load of 804 women. The Isaptent, 3.5 mm in diameter and 6-6.5 cm long, contained seed husk powder and microcrystalline cellulose (mucilagenous matter) in the vaginally inserted tent. Of 750 subjects, a single tent resulted in satisfactory dilatation of the cervix in 95% of cases. Degree of dilatation had no relation to age, parity, or gestation period. Cervical damage was unnoticed, possibly because the tent's self-lubricating properties prevented it. Randomly selected patients were given a battery of bacteriological tests to determine changes in vaginal flora, but none was found. The Isaptent seems appropriate for labor induction and cervical dilatation because of its relatively atraumatic mechanism of action.

Keywords:

Clinical Research
Cervix
Abortion
Plants, Medicinal
Administration and Dosage
Research Methodology
Uterus
Genitalia, Female
Genitalia
Urogenital System
Physiology
Biology
Fertility Control, Postconception
Family Planning
Medicine
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Drugs
Treatment