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

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2007-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

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.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Gynuity Health Projects
• Treatments: Misoprostol

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• 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

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindications to study drug

• uterine size larger than 12 weeks LMP

• signs of severe infection