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TerminatedNCT02342002Updated Jan 15, 2019

Mifepristone and Misoprostol Versus Misoprostol Alone for Missed Abortion: A Randomized-controlled Trial

A Phase 4 interventional study of Mifepristone and Misoprostol in Missed Abortion and Pregnancy, sponsored by Gynuity Health Projects. Terminated at 4 sites in 4 countries. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 49 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-01-15.

Sponsored by Gynuity Health Projects · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
lack of funding
Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
416
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 49 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The purpose of the proposed study is to compare - in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial - a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol to misoprostol used alone for missed abortion.

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The primary aim of this trial is to compare the efficacy of mifepristone-misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for treatment of missed abortion. This will be a randomized controlled double-blinded trial of 416 women comparing misoprostol alone to mifepristone plus misoprostol for treatment of missed abortion less than 13 weeks+ 0 days LMP. All women in the trial will undergo routine screening (including ultrasound) and pre-medical induction care per standard practice at the hospital. All eligible women agreeing to participate in the study will be randomized to receive one of the following regimens: 1) STUDY GROUP ONE: 200mg mifepristone followed in 24 hours by 800mcg sublingual misoprostol; 2) STUDY GROUP TWO: placebo followed in 24 hours by 800mcg sublingual misoprostol.

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Conditions studied

  • Missed Abortion
  • Pregnancy

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Keywords

  • mifepristone
  • misoprostol
  • obstetrics
  • reproductive health
  • pregnancy
  • abortion
  • missed abortion
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 49 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Ultrasound examination demonstrating:

    1. Evidence of fetal demise (no fetal cardiac activity despite recognizable embryo and dates consistent with the likelihood of visible pregnancy) OR
    2. Empty gestational sac with no evidence of incomplete abortion or growth over a 7-day period confirmed by two ultrasounds performed one week apart.
  • If fetus exists, fetal size less than 12 weeks+6 days
  • Closed cervical os
  • Eligible to consent for research according to local regulations

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active bleeding at enrollment and/or history of bleeding within the prior week
  • Allergies or other contraindications to the use of mifepristone or misoprostol
  • Suspected ectopic pregnancy
  • History of trophoblastic disease
  • Coagulation disorder and/or currently taking anticoagulants
  • Any serious medical condition
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
416 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Mifepristone-misoprostol regimen

    After a woman is determined eligible and signs the informed consent document, she will receive 200 mg mifepristone and advised to swallow the pill when they arrive at home. 24 hours after administration of the mifepristone, women will administer the four tablets of 200 mcg misoprostol sublingually.

    Drug: Mifepristone · Drug: Misoprostol

  • Placebo comparator
    Misoprostol alone regimen

    After a woman is determined eligible and signs the informed consent document, she will receive a placebo (of same shape and size of mifepristone) and advised to swallow the pill when they arrive at home. 24 hours after administration of the mifepristone, women will administer the four tablets of 200 mcg misoprostol sublingually.

    Drug: Misoprostol

Interventions

  • DrugMifepristone

    Mifepristone for treatment of missed abortion

  • DrugMisoprostol

    Misoprostol for treatment of missed abortion

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate of successful evacuation of the uterus

    uterine evacuation without the need for uterine aspiration or other surgery

    Time frame: 1 week after treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Rate of successful evacuation without any additional intervention

    uterine evacuation without the need for vacuum aspiration, additional uterotonics or other intervention

    Time frame: 1 week after treatment

  2. Excessive bleeding or a complication for which a woman received treatment

    Time frame: 30 days after treatment

  3. Induction expulsion interval after misoprostol administration

    time interval between misoprostol administration and the expulsion

    Time frame: one week follow-up

  4. Acceptability of assigned method to women

    Time frame: one week follow-up

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Study locations

4 sites
  • Hospital Nacional Profesor Alejandro Posadas
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • CHU Libreville
    Libreville, Gabon
  • Hospital General Valle Ceylan
    Tlalnepantla, Mexico
  • Agha Khan University Hospital
    Karachi, Pakistan
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02342002
Lead sponsor
Gynuity Health Projects
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 19, 2015
Start date
Jan 2015
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2018
Completion
Dec 31, 2018
Last update
Jan 15, 2019

Study contacts

Hillary Bracken, PhD
principal investigator · Gynuity Health Projects

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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