Clinical Trial: Treatment of Incomplete Abortion With 600 Mcg Oral Misoprostol Compared to Standard Surgical Treatment

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Misoprostol for Treatment of Incomplete Abortion

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.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Gynuity Health Projects

Current Primary Outcome: complete resolution of signs/symptoms of incomplete abortion without recourse to surgery at any point for any reason [ Time Frame: one week after initial treatment ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • side effects [ Time Frame: measured at follow up visit one week after initial treatment ]
  • acceptability [ Time Frame: measured at follow up visit one week after initial treatment ]


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Gynuity Health Projects

Dates:
Date Received: April 28, 2008
Date Started: May 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: May 5, 2008
Last Verified: May 2008