NCT00674232

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy, side effects profile and acceptability of a single dose of 600mcg misoprostol taken orally compared to standard surgical treatment as per local protocols for the treatment of incomplete abortion.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
311

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2006

Geographic Reach
2 countries

3 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2006

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2007

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 28, 2008

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 7, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

May 7, 2008

Status Verified

May 1, 2008

First QC Date

April 28, 2008

Last Update Submit

May 5, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

incomplete abortionspontaneous miscarriage

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • complete resolution of signs/symptoms of incomplete abortion without recourse to surgery at any point for any reason

    one week after initial treatment

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • side effects

    measured at follow up visit one week after initial treatment

  • acceptability

    measured at follow up visit one week after initial treatment

Study Arms (2)

Misoprostol

EXPERIMENTAL

Group 1 randomized to take single dose of 600 mcg oral misoprostol

Drug: 600 mcg misoprostol

Surgical treatment

OTHER

Group 2 randomized to receive standard surgical treatment as per local protocol (D\&C or MVA)

Procedure: Surgical treatment

Interventions

single dose of misoprostol taken orally

Also known as: Cytotec
Misoprostol

Either dilation and curettage or manual vacuum aspiration, as per local protocol

Also known as: D&C, MVA
Surgical treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age14 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • past or present history of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
  • open cervical os
  • evidence of incomplete abortion with substantial debris in the uterus (if using ultrasound)
  • surgical evacuation of the uterus would be advised as course of action if misoprostol was not available
  • generally in good health
  • woman lives or works within one hour of study site
  • woman willing to provide contact information for follow up purposes
  • informed consent given

You may not qualify if:

  • contraindications to study drug
  • uterine size larger than 12 weeks LMP
  • signs of severe infection

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Hospital del Dia, CEMOPLAF

Quito, Ecuador

Location

Hospital Gineco-obstetrico Isidro Ayora

Quito, Ecuador

Location

Hospital Maternidad Concepcion Palacios

Caracas, Venezuela

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Montesinos R, Durocher J, Leon W, Arellano M, Pena M, Pinto E, Winikoff B. Oral misoprostol for the management of incomplete abortion in Ecuador. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2011 Nov;115(2):135-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2011.06.015. Epub 2011 Aug 26.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Abortion, Incomplete

Interventions

MisoprostolSurgical Procedures, OperativeDilatation and Curettage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Abortion, SpontaneousPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Prostaglandins E, SyntheticProstaglandins, SyntheticProstaglandinsEicosanoidsFatty Acids, UnsaturatedFatty AcidsLipidsAutacoidsInflammation MediatorsBiological FactorsCurettageGynecologic Surgical ProceduresUrogenital Surgical Procedures

Study Officials

  • Melanie Peña, MPH, MA

    Gynuity Health Projects

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Jill Durocher

    Gynuity Health Projects

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 28, 2008

First Posted

May 7, 2008

Study Start

May 1, 2006

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Last Updated

May 7, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-05

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