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Use of Low Sensitivity Pregnancy Test for Self-assessment of Medical Abortion

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Completion of Medical Abortion
Registration Number
NCT02231619
Lead Sponsor
University of Cape Town
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to design a self-assessment package that could be the preferred option to a follow-up visit at the clinic by the majority of women having early medical abortion.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
525
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Already be signed up to do a medical abortion at this clinic
  2. Be willing to come to all clinic appointments and be accessible by phone for 2 weeks after sign up for the study
  3. Own a cellphone to which will be sent medical abortion-related information and messaging.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Be doing a medical abortion due to failed natural miscarriage 2. Not have a working cellphone

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Accurate self-assessment of medical abortion using a low sensitivity pregnancy test12 months

Participants will be randomized to 2 groups. Women in Group A will conduct a baseline low sensitivity urine pregnancy test (LSUPT) on their own urine specimen at their clinic visit with help from the fieldworker. Group B will receive a standardized set of verbal instructions on how to do the test. Both groups will do a LSUPT at home on Day 12.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nolungile Youth Clinic, Khayelitsha

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Cape Town, Western Province, South Africa

Nolungile Youth Clinic, Khayelitsha
🇿🇦Cape Town, Western Province, South Africa

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