Sublingual Misoprostol In Medical Treatment of First Trimester Missed Miscarriage
- Registration Number
- NCT05103098
- Lead Sponsor
- hany farouk
- Brief Summary
The aim of this work is to compare the effectiveness of sublingual misoprostol 400 mcg versus 800 mcg for medical treatment of the first trimester missed miscarriage.
- Detailed Description
the study will be made on female patients with the first trimester missed abortion confirmed by ultrasound. Participants will be divided into 2 groups one group (A) will receive sublingual Misoprostol 400 mcg and the other group(B) will receive sublingual Misoprostol 800 mcg every 4 hours in both groups up to 3 doses the aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of sublingual Misoprostol in complete termination of the first trimester missed abortion and which route is the best will less side effects.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 200
- All women above 18 years of age
- Less than 12 weeks of gestation.
- Pregnancy is confirmed by pregnancy test or ultrasound scan.
- missed abortion
- Normal general and gynecological examination.
- Hemodynamically unstable.
- Suspected sepsis with temperature 38 °C.
- Concurrent medical illness e.g. hematological, cardiovascular, thromboembolism,
- respiratory illnesses, recent liver disease, or pruritus of pregnancy.
- Presence of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD).
- Suspect or proven ectopic pregnancy.
- Failed medical or surgical evacuation before the presentation.
- Known allergy to misoprostol.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description misoprostol 800 mcg misoprostol 800 mcg All patients will receive three doses of sublingual misoprostol every four hours The first dose of misoprostol 800 mcg will be administrated at the hospital. Then the patient will be observed for 1 hour for any immediate adverse reaction Clear instructions about the method and timing of the second dose will be given upon sending home. Two doses of misoprostol 800 mcg each (four tablets of 200 mcg per dose). Paracetamol, eight hourly, will be provided as an analgesic or antipyretic. A specimen bottle to collect the POC if passed out. Two pairs of disposable gloves. Pre-filled histopathological examination form to be sent to the laboratory together with the products of conception misoprostol 400 mcg misoprostol 400 mcg All patients will receive three doses of sublingual misoprostol every four hours The first dose of misoprostol 400 mcg will be administrated at the hospital. Then the patient will be observed for 1 hour for any immediate adverse reaction Clear instructions about the method and timing of the second dose will be given upon sending home. Two doses of misoprostol 800 mcg each (2 tablets of 200 mcg per dose). Paracetamol, eight hourly, will be provided as an analgesic or antipyretic. A specimen bottle to collect the POC if passed out. Two pairs of disposable gloves. Pre-filled histopathological examination form to be sent to the laboratory together with the products of conception
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Completeness of abortion 7 days Number of Participants with expulsion of Products of conception by visual inspection
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Successful medical abortion 7 days Number of Participants with cervical os is closed with endometrial thickness of less than 15 mm
amount of calculated blood loss following treatment 7 days amount of calculated blood loss
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Aswan University Hospital
🇪🇬Aswan, Egypt