Termination of Pregnancy Second TrimesterMIMISNCT00945997
Misoprostol for Second Trimester Termination of Pregnancy
A study testing misoprostol in people with Termination of Pregnancy Second Trimester, run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) at 1 site in Netherlands.
Trial summary
To compare the efficacy of two different dose regimens of misoprostol administered vaginally in combination with mifepristone in second trimester termination of (non)viable pregnancy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 60 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Termination of Pregnancy Second Trimester
- What is being tested?
- misoprostol
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 176 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNetherlands
- Study dates
- Oct 2000to Mar 2005
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 to 60 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Women with a gestational age between 14 to 24 weeks, confirmed by ultrasound, requesting termination of pregnancy
Who cannot join
- No informed consent
- Mifepristone allergy
- Chronic adrenal gland failure
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Chronic use of corticosteroids
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- COPD not responsive to treatment
- Cardiovascular disease
- Glaucoma
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Mifepristone (RU 486) and Misoprostol for Second Trimester Termination of Pregnancy. A Comparison of Two Different Dose Regimens.
To compare the efficacy of two different dose regimens of misoprostol administered vaginally in combination with mifepristone in second trimester termination of (non)viable pregnancy.
Read the detailed description
The study was designed as a prospective double blinded randomised controlled trial, comparing 200µg to 400 µg misoprostol given vaginally at four hour intervals, starting 36-48 hours after the oral administration of mifepristone 200 mg at a gestational age between 14 to 24 weeks.
- Being tested
- misoprostol
- Keywords
- misoprostol, mifepristone, medical abortion, randomised controlled trial
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
misoprostolDrug
Also called migegyne, cytotec
mifepristone 200 mg followed by 200 µg misoprostol per vaginam 36- 48 hours later at 4 hourly intervals (with a maximum of 10 administrations in 48 hours) until the foetus was delivered.
misoprostolDrug
Also called mifegyne, cytotec
mifepristone 200 mg followed by 400 µg misoprostol per vaginam 36- 48 hours later at 4 hourly intervals (with a maximum of 10 administrations in 48 hours) until the foetus was delivered.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| A | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: misoprostol |
| B | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: misoprostol |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Expulsion rate and the number of incomplete abortions warranting surgical evacuation of retained products of conception.
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
time between the first administration of misoprostol to to delivery of the foetus
Measured: 48 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jul 2009 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2000
- Primary completionSep 2004
- Study completionMar 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Termination of Pregnancy Second TrimesterStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 176 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00945997
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P00.0427L
- Acronym
- MIMIS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2009
- First submitted
- 23 Jul 2009
- Last updated
- 24 Jul 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jul 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mifepristone (RU 486) and Misoprostol for Second Trimester Termination of Pregnancy. A Comparison of Two Different Dose Regimens.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00945997
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MIMIS / P00.0427L
- Keywords
- misoprostol, mifepristone, medical abortion, randomised controlled trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 176 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2000
- Primary completion
- Sep 2004 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2005 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jul 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To compare the efficacy of two different dose regimens of misoprostol administered vaginally in combination with mifepristone in second trimester termination of (non)viable pregnancy.
Detailed description
The study was designed as a prospective double blinded randomised controlled trial, comparing 200µg to 400 µg misoprostol given vaginally at four hour intervals, starting 36-48 hours after the oral administration of mifepristone 200 mg at a gestational age between 14 to 24 weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| A | Active comparator | Drug: misoprostol |
| B | Active comparator | Drug: misoprostol |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 60 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Women with a gestational age between 14 to 24 weeks, confirmed by ultrasound, requesting termination of pregnancy
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- No informed consent
- Mifepristone allergy
- Chronic adrenal gland failure
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| misoprostolAlso: migegyne, cytotecmifepristone 200 mg followed by 200 µg misoprostol per vaginam 36- 48 hours later at 4 hourly intervals (with a maximum of 10 administrations in 48 hours) until the foetus was delivered. | Drug | A |
| misoprostolAlso: mifegyne, cytotecmifepristone 200 mg followed by 400 µg misoprostol per vaginam 36- 48 hours later at 4 hourly intervals (with a maximum of 10 administrations in 48 hours) until the foetus was delivered. | Drug | B |
Primary outcome
Expulsion rate and the number of incomplete abortions warranting surgical evacuation of retained products of conception.
Time frame: 8 weeks
1 secondary outcome
time between the first administration of misoprostol to to delivery of the foetus
Time frame: 48 hours
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jul 2009.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing misoprostol in people with Termination of Pregnancy Second Trimester, run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) at 1 site in Netherlands.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jul 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Expulsion rate and the number of incomplete abortions warranting surgical evacuation of retained products of conception. (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jul 2009; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.