Estradiol Pretreatment With Misoprostol in Second Trimester Miscarriage
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
To compare the effectiveness of estradiol pretreatment with misoprostol and vaginal misoprostol alone in induction of second trimestr miscarriage.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2/Phase 3 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Estradiol + Misoprostol
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Drug: Estradiol
Estradiol
Drug: Misoprostol
Misoprostol
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo + Misoprostol
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Drug: Placebo Oral Tablet
Placebo
Drug: Misoprostol
Misoprostol
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Duration of induction of abortion [24 hours]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Maternal age more than 18 years old (age of legal consent).
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Gestational age between 12-26 weeks.
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Hb level > 10 g/dL.
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BMI between 25 kg/m2 and 35 kg/m2.
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Missed abortion.
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Living fetus with multiple congenital malformations incompatible with life.
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PPROMS with drained liquor and parents are consenting for termination of pregnancy.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Maternal age less than 18 years old.
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Gestational age less than 12 weeks or more than 26 weeks.
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Hb level < 10 g/dL.
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Scared uterus (previous myomectomy - cesarean section - hysterectomy and ruptured uterus).
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Polyhydramnios.
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Anencephaly.
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Fibroid uterus.
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BMI less than 25 kg/m2 and more than 35 kg/m2.
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Coagulopathy.
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Previous attempts for induction of abortion in the current pregnancy.
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Allergy to misoprostol or estradiol.
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Placenta previa.
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Medical disorder that contraindicate induction of abortion (e.g. heart failure).
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital | Cairo | Egypt |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Ain Shams University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- AS1731