A Randomized Trial of Buccal Compared to Oral Misoprostol Following Mifepristone for Medical Abortion up to 63 Days LMP

Summary

This open-label, randomized study will compare the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of mifepristone 200 mg followed in 24-36 hours either by buccal (i.e., in the cheeks) or oral misoprostol 800 mcg for termination of pregnancy in women up to 63 days L.M.P.

Timeline

Start

2006-10

Primary completion

—

Completion

2007-03

Publications

• Winikoff B, Dzuba IG, Creinin MD, Crowden WA, Goldberg AB, Gonzales J, Howe M, Moskowitz J, Prine L, Shannon CS. Two distinct oral routes of misoprostol in mifepristone medical abortion: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Dec;112(6):1303-1310. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31818d8eb4.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.