Clinical Trial: Sublingual Misoprostol Versus Standard Surgical Care for the Treatment of Incomplete Abortion in Nigeria

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

Official Title: Sublingual Misoprostol Versus Standard Surgical Care for the Treatment of Incomplete Abortion

Brief Summary: Women diagnosed with incomplete abortion in this health facility will be randomized to receive one of the following regimens: 400 mcg sublingual misoprostol in one dose or standard surgical treatment (MVA). The investigators hypothesize that treatment of incomplete abortion with misoprostol using 400 mcg administered sublingually will be as effective as surgical evacuation.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Gynuity Health Projects

Current Primary Outcome: Complete abortion without recourse to surgical intervention [ Time Frame: follow up visit 7 days after initial treatment ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Gynuity Health Projects

Dates:
Date Received: February 16, 2012
Date Started: August 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: February 21, 2012
Last Verified: February 2012