NCT01768299

Brief Summary

A double-blind randomized controlled trial to compare a shorter interval between the administration of mifepristone and misoprostol (simultaneous administration compared to 24hours from administration of mifepristone to receipt of the first dose of misoprostol) for termination of pregnancy up to 13-22 weeks of gestation. The investigators hypothesize that a shortened interval may achieve comparable efficacy in terminating pregnancy, whilst reducing the duration of the procedure and in turn, the duration of hospitalization.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
504

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 11, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 15, 2013

Completed
17 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2013

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

May 14, 2014

Status Verified

May 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

January 11, 2013

Last Update Submit

May 12, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

abortionmedical abortionmifepristonemisoprostol

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Proportion of women who have had a complete uterine evacuation within 24 hours using study drug without recourse to any additional intervention.

    Defined as complete evacuation of fetus and placenta using study drug without recourse to any additional intervention.

    Within 1 week

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Induction to abortion interval

    Within 1 week

  • Women's acceptability of the assigned method.

    Within 1 week

  • Rate of fetal expulsion

    Within 1 week

  • Provision of additional interventions

    Within 1 week

  • Time interval from the mifepristone dose to abortion

    Within 1 week

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Mifepristone at home 24 hours before miso dosing starts

EXPERIMENTAL

All women will receive study packet one containing mifepristone to swallow at home on study day 1. They will be told to return to the hospital for induction and will be scheduled to return to the hospital 24 hours later. Upon their return, they will be hospitalized and receive another study packet containing a placebo. Simultaneously, they will receive one dose of 400 mcg buccal misoprostol. Women will remain hospitalized and receive repeated doses of 400 mcg buccal misoprostol every three hours. Participants will receive up to eight doses of misoprostol (e.g. 3200 mcg misoprostol) over 24 hours. Misoprostol dosing will stop when both the fetus and placenta are expelled.

Drug: Mifepristone

Mifepristone and first dose of misoprostol simultaneously.

EXPERIMENTAL

Will receive study packet one containing placebo to swallow at home on study day 1. They will be told to return to the hospital for induction and will be scheduled to return to the hospital 24 hours later. Upon their return, they will be hospitalized and receive another study packet containing mifepristone. Simultaneously they will receive one dose of 400 mcg buccal misoprostol. Women will remain hospitalized and receive repeated doses of 400 mcg buccal misoprostol every three hours. Participants will receive up to eight doses of misoprostol (e.g. 3200 mcg misoprostol) over 24 hours. Misoprostol dosing will stop when both the fetus and placenta are expelled. The procedure will be considered complete once both the fetus and placenta are expelled.

Drug: Misoprostol

Interventions

200 mg oral Mifepristone 24 hours before 400 mcg buccal misoprostol

Mifepristone at home 24 hours before miso dosing starts

200 mg oral Mifepristone simultaneously 400 mcg buccal misoprostol

Mifepristone and first dose of misoprostol simultaneously.

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Closed cervical os and no vaginal bleeding
  • Live fetus at time of presentation for service
  • No contraindications to medical abortion and study procedures, according to provider
  • Able to consent to participate in the study, either by reading consent document or by having consent document read to her and sign informed consent
  • Willing to follow study procedures

You may not qualify if:

  • Known previous transmural uterine incision
  • \> 5 parity
  • Signs and symptoms of infection
  • Any contraindications to vaginal delivery, including placenta previa
  • Presentation in active labor (defined as moderate to severe contractions every 10 minutes or less)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Binh duong Obstetrics and Newborn Hospital

Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam

Location

National Ob-Gyn Hospital

Hanoi, Vietnam

Location

Hung Vuong Hospital

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Abbas DF, Blum J, Ngoc NT, Nga NT, Chi HT, Martin R, Winikoff B. Simultaneous Administration Compared With a 24-Hour Mifepristone-Misoprostol Interval in Second-Trimester Abortion: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov;128(5):1077-1083. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001688.

MeSH Terms

Interventions

MifepristoneMisoprostol

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

EstrenesEstranesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsProstaglandins E, SyntheticProstaglandins, SyntheticProstaglandinsEicosanoidsFatty Acids, UnsaturatedFatty AcidsLipidsAutacoidsInflammation MediatorsBiological Factors

Study Officials

  • Jennifer Blum, MPH

    Gynuity Health Projects

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Beverly Winikoff, MD, MPH

    Gynuity Health Projects

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Dina Abbas, MPH

    Gynuity Health Projects

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Nguyen thi Ngoc, MD

    Hung Vuong Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 11, 2013

First Posted

January 15, 2013

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion

May 1, 2014

Study Completion

May 1, 2014

Last Updated

May 14, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-05

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