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Laminaria Tent
Laminaria Tent is a Small molecule drug developed by Pavly Maged Jimmy Fouad. It is currently FDA-approved for Cervical dilation prior to gynecological procedures, Preparation for dilation and curettage, Cervical preparation for hysteroscopy.
Laminaria tent is a mechanical cervical dilator made from dried seaweed that absorbs moisture and gradually expands to dilate the cervix.
Laminaria tent is a mechanical cervical dilator made from dried seaweed that absorbs moisture and gradually expands to dilate the cervix. Used for Cervical dilation prior to gynecological procedures (dilation and curettage, hysteroscopy, abortion), Cervical ripening prior to labor induction.
At a glance
| Generic name | Laminaria Tent |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Pavly Maged Jimmy Fouad |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Gynecology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Laminaria tents are sterile, dehydrated stems of the laminaria plant that are inserted into the cervical canal. As they absorb cervical and uterine fluids, they expand gradually over 12-24 hours, mechanically dilating the cervix without pharmacological action. This allows for safer access to the uterine cavity for procedures such as dilation and curettage, hysteroscopy, or abortion.
Approved indications
- Cervical dilation prior to gynecological procedures
- Preparation for dilation and curettage
- Cervical preparation for hysteroscopy
- Cervical dilation for induced abortion
Common side effects
- Cramping or abdominal discomfort
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Infection or endometritis
- Incomplete dilation
- Cervical laceration
Key clinical trials
- Laminaria Japonicum Followed by Misoprostol Versus Misoprostol Alone for Mid-Trimester Abortion Induction in Scarred Uterus (PHASE4)
- Laminaria Tents Versus Vaginal Prostaglandin in Cervical Ripening (NA)
- Laminaria and Misoprostol Before Operative Hysteroscopy (PHASE2)
- Cervical Priming Before Dilation & Evacuation (NA)
- Comparison of Laminaria and Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Before Second Trimester Surgical Abortion (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Laminaria Tent CI brief — competitive landscape report
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- Pavly Maged Jimmy Fouad portfolio CI
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Related
- Manufacturer: Pavly Maged Jimmy Fouad — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Gynecology
- Indication: Drugs for Cervical dilation prior to gynecological procedures
- Indication: Drugs for Preparation for dilation and curettage
- Indication: Drugs for Cervical preparation for hysteroscopy
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing