Clinical trials: Misoprostol
Induction of Labour, Labour, Induced
Misoprostol Labour Induction Study
Labour induction is a frequent obstetric intervention (~20%). Prostaglandins (PGs) are effective agents, but gastrointestinal (GI) intolerance has limited use to non-oral routes.
- Trial name
- NCT03489928
- Testing
- Oral Misoprostol, Vaginal Misoprostol, Dinoprostone
- Volunteers
- 511 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Young
Legally Induced Abortion Without Mention of Complication
A Comparison of Sublingual and Buccal Misoprostol Regimens After Mifepristone for Mid-trimester Abortion
The primary goal of this study is to directly compare repeat doses of sublingual and buccal routes of 400 mcg misoprostol following mifepristone for second trimester abortion in order to determine if sublingual route confers an…
- Trial name
- NCT02708446
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Buccal misoprostol, Sublingual misoprostol
- Where
- 4 sites in Armenia, Nepal and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Misoprostol in the Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality, despite treatment with conventional methods. Uncontrolled reports and three small randomised controlled trials have suggested that misoprostol may have…
- Trial name
- NCT00116480
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Fever After Misoprostol Administration for the Treatment of Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage
This study will evaluate side effects after sublingual misoprostol (600 mcg) as a first-line treatment for primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to suspected uterine atony.
- Trial name
- NCT01080846
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Pregnancy Termination
Comparing Two Regimens for Medical Abortion: Mifepristone+Misoprostol Versus Misoprostol Alone
A double blinded, placebo-controlled randomized trial to compare the safety, efficacy and acceptability of two medical abortion regimens up to 63 days' LMP.
- Trial name
- NCT00680394
- Testing
- mifepristone, misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in Tunisia, Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Induced Abortion, First Trimester Abortion
Study of Clinic-based Versus Self-use of Medical Abortion Pills
The goal of the study is to determine whether important clinical outcomes differ among women who access a combined medical abortion regimen from a pharmacy when compared with those who access it from a facility.
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, First Trimester Abortion, Misoprostol, Mifepristone
- Trial name
- MOC (NCT03727308)
- Testing
- Medical abortion pills sourced from pharmacies, Medical abortion pills sourced from health clinics
- Where
- 2 sites in Cambodia, Ghana
- Volunteers
- 4,196 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ipas
Pregnancy, Labor, Induced
Foley Bulb With Oral Misoprostol for Induction of Labor
Induction of labor is associated with increased cesarean delivery rates, particularly in women with an unfavorable cervix. Both pharmacologic and mechanical methods are utilized for cervical ripening and labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT03407625
- Testing
- Foley bulb plus Oral Misoprostol, Oral Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,227 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Pregnancy Trimester, Second, Induced Abortion
Randomized Trial Comparing Misoprostol and Foley Bulb for Pregnancy Termination in the Second Trimester
The purpose of this study is to compare two methods of pregnancy termination on the time to delivery in the second trimester.
- Trial name
- NCT00324519
- Testing
- Foley bulb, misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Misoprostol for the Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage
The purpose of this study is to test whether misoprostol is as effective as oxytocin for treating primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) with uterine atony as the suspected cause in two circumstances: 1) where women have received…
- Trial name
- NCT00116350
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Oxytocin
- Where
- 6 sites in Burkina Faso, Ecuador and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,786 people
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Cervical Laceration, Adverse Effects
Oral Misoprostol for Cervical Priming Before Hysteroscopy
A randomized, double blind study to compare 200 and 400 mcg misoprostol for cervical preparation before hysteroscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT02159911
- Testing
- Misoprostol administered orally one hour before surgery
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Saint-Joseph University
Cesarean Section Complications
Carbetocin Versus Misoprostol. A Retrospective Comparative Study
Cesarean section is one of the most common surgeries practiced for save delivery of the fetus, however it is not a safe route of delivery its incidence is rising especially in high and middle income countries.
- Trial name
- NCT04313218
- Testing
- Carbetocin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Port Said University hospital
Emergency Contraception, Abortion, Induced
Medical Abortion for Emergency Contraception Failure
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy, safety and acceptability of pre-treatment with mifepristone and misoprostol compared to misoprostol alone in the medical termination of pregnancy by mifepristone EC failure.
- Trial name
- NCT00677755
- Testing
- mifepristone combined misoprostol, misoprostol alone protocol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 394 people
- Sponsor
- Taizhou Hospital
Post Partum Hemorrhage
Misoprostol Versus Oxytocin for Prevention of Post Partum Hemorrhage
Post partum Hemorrhage (PPH) is one of three main causes of death in pregnant women. Oxytocin is widely used for prevention of PPH. Some studies suggested misoprostol as an alternative treatment when Oxytocin isn't available.
- Trial name
- NCT01863706
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Oxytocin
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Buccal Misoprostol During Cesarean Section for Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage
Objective: to demonstrate that buccal misoprostol administration during cesarean delivery in women with risk factors for uterine atony decreases the need for additional uterotonic medications, uterine atony and postpartum…
- Trial name
- NCT01733329
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic Acid
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez
Labour Induction
Vaginally Administered Versus Per Oral Misoprostol in Induction of Labour
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of vaginally administered misoprostol (Misodel) versus per orally administered misoprostol (Cytotec) in induction of labour in nulliparous women.
- Trial name
- NCT02539199
- Testing
- Misoprostol, modified-release pessary, Misoprostol, per-oral tablets
- Where
- 5 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Tampere University Hospital
Cervical Ripening
Comparison Between Vaginal and Sublingual Misoprostol 50 µg for Cervical Ripening Prior to Induction of Labor
To analyze whether there is a statistically significant difference in the modifications present in the uterine cervix 6 hours after administration of misoprostol 50 µg through vaginal versus sublingual routes.
- Trial name
- CMVS (NCT02732522)
- Testing
- Sublingual misoprostol, Vaginal misoprostol
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de la Republica
Second Trimester Abortion
Second Trimester Pregnancy Termination in Women With Previous Caesarean Sections
it is a randomized controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of Vaginal Misoprostol versus combined Intracervical Foley's Catheter and Oxytocin Infusion for Second Trimester Pregnancy Termination.
- Trial name
- NCT04501809
- Testing
- compare misoprostol with combined oxytocin and cervical foly catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Labour Induction
Oral Misoprostol Versus Vaginal Dinoprostone For Induction Of Labour: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
This study is to compare between oral misoprostol in solution and vaginal dinoprostone in induction of labour in primiparous women with singleton pregnancy as regards efficiency and safety to both mother and fetus.
- Trial name
- NCT02168881
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Dinoprostone
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 342 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Myomectomy
Tranexamic Acid Versus Vaginal Misoprostol in Abdominal Myomectomy
the aim of the present study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid versus vaginal misoprostol in reducing intraoperative blood loss during abdominal myomectomy
- Trial name
- NCT04358965
- Testing
- intravenous tranexamic acid, vaginal misoprostol
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Misoprostol for Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage
This hospital-based, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial will assess the effects of misoprostol as part of active management of the third stage of labor on postpartum blood loss, complications, and side effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00124540
- Testing
- misoprostol
- Where
- 5 sites in Nigeria, South Africa and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects