Comparing Two Medical Treatments for Early Pregnancy Failure.
NCT ID: NCT03212352
Last Updated: 2020-05-01
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Basic Information
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TERMINATED
PHASE4
342 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-06-27
2020-03-16
Brief Summary
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It is expected that the combination of Mifepristone and Misoprostol is more effective in reaching complete evacuation, and therefore can prevent more invasive treatment such as curettage.
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Detailed Description
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Women with ultrasonographically confirmed early pregnancy failure (6-14 weeks postmenstrual), managed expectantly for at least one week, can be included. Before medical treatment with misoprostol (two doses 400mcg (four hours apart), repeated after 24 hours if no tissue is lost), patients will be randomized to oral mifepristone (600mg) or oral placebo (identical in appearance). The investigators aim to randomize 460 women in a 1:1 ratio, stratified by centre.
After six weeks, the primary endpoint, complete or incomplete evacuation, will be determined
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Misoprostol
Before medical treatment with misoprostol (two doses 400mcg (four hours apart), repeated after 24 hours if no tissue is lost), patients receive an oral placebo.
Misoprostol
Regular treatment with Misoprostol 800 mcg.
Misoprostol and Mifepristone
Before medical treatment with misoprostol (two doses 400mcg (four hours apart), repeated after 24 hours if no tissue is lost), patients receive oral mifepristone (600mg).
Mifepristone
Adding 600 mg of Mifepristone to the regular treatment with Misoprostol 800 mcg.
Misoprostol
Regular treatment with Misoprostol 800 mcg.
Interventions
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Mifepristone
Adding 600 mg of Mifepristone to the regular treatment with Misoprostol 800 mcg.
Misoprostol
Regular treatment with Misoprostol 800 mcg.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* a crown-rump length ≥ 6mm and no cardiac activity OR
* a crown-rump length \<6mm and no fetal growth at least one week later OR
* a gestational sac with absent embryonic pole for at least one week.
* At least one week after diagnosis OR a discrepancy of at least one week between crown-rump length and calendar gestational age
* Intra-uterine pregnancy
* Women aged above 16 years
* Hemodynamic stable patient
* No signs of infection
* No signs of incomplete abortion
* No contraindications for mifepristone or misoprostol
* Inability to give informed consent
* Known clotting disorder or use of anticoagulants
* Known risk factors for, or presence of, a cardiovascular disease
* Language barrier
16 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Innovatiefonds Zorgverzekeraars
OTHER
Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital
OTHER
Radboud University Medical Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Frank P. Vandenbussche, Prof. Dr.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Radboud University Medical Center
Locations
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Rijnstate
Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
Radboud University Medical Centre
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Maasstad Ziekenhuis
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
OLVG
Amsterdam, , Netherlands
Amphia Hospital
Breda, , Netherlands
Catharina Hospital
Eindhoven, , Netherlands
Martini Hospital
Groningen, , Netherlands
Zuyderland Medical Centre
Heerlen, , Netherlands
St. Antonius Hospital
Nieuwegein, , Netherlands
Laurentius Hosptial
Roermond, , Netherlands
Haaglanden Medical Centre
The Hague, , Netherlands
VieCuri Medical Centre
Venlo, , Netherlands
Countries
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References
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan
Related Links
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The management of early pregnancy loss. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Green-top Guideline No. 25.
Zwangerschapsafbreking tot 24 weken. Richtlijn Nederlandse Vereniging voor Obstetrie \& Gynaecologie.
Cytotec UK SPC (Summary of Product Characteristics).
Mifegyne 200 mg tablets: Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
Mifepristone - Mifegyne
Erytrocytenimmunisatie en zwangerschap. Versie 2.1, 2009.
Other Identifiers
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62449
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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