Pain during abortion – exploratory qualitative study (PANDA-Q1)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
PAiN During Abortion – Exploratory Qualitative Study (PANDA-Q1)
IRAS ID
314913
Contact name
John J Reynolds-Wright
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
This is a qualitative study exploring the experience of pain during medical abortion treatment. This means that information about thoughts and feelings will be gathered using interviews, rather than using numbers or statistics. This is important for the subject matter as pain is a subjective, varied and individual experience.
The purpose of the study is to better understand pain during medical abortion so that in the longer term better ways of measuring and ultimately treating pain can be developed.
Participants will take part in a single interview lasting approximately one hour. This interview will be by telephone and will be recorded. Recording will then be typed up and analysed to look for common themes. Participants will be compensated £20 for their involvement.
Participants will be recruited from the NHS Lothian Abortion service (The Choices Clinic, Chalmers Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health).REC name
South East Scotland REC 01
REC reference
22/SS/0088
Date of REC Opinion
31 Oct 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion