Mifepristone and Misoprostol for the Termination of Pregnancy up to 70 Days' Gestation in Kazakhstan (NCT02018796) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mifepristone and Misoprostol for the Termination of Pregnancy up to 70 Days' Gestation in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan290 participantsStarted 2013-10
Plain-language summary
The study will be conducted in 4 sites and will examine how a simplified outpatient medical abortion procedure using mifepristone and misoprostol, with the option to take mifepristone at a place of woman's choosing, works in Kazakhstan. The investigators intend to demonstrate the efficacy of oral administration of 200 mg mifepristone and sublingual administration of 600 µg misoprostol with gestations through 70 days, as well as the acceptability of this method. Research questions include:
1. What is the efficacy of regimen of 200 mg mifepristone, followed 24 to 48 hours later by 600 µg sublingual misoprostol and used in gestations of up to 70 days?
2. Is medical abortion procedure consisting of two visits acceptable to women in Kazakhstan?
3. Are the side effects associated with sublingual use of misoprostol acceptable to women?
4. When given a choice, do women prefer to take mifepristone in the clinic or at a place of their choosing?
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have an intrauterine pregnancy consistent with gestational age less than 71 days;
* Be able to understand and willing to sign a consent form;
* Be eligible for medical abortion according to the clinician's assessment;
* Be able to return to the clinic and able to contact study staff or emergency medical services, if needed;
* Be willing to provide an address and/or telephone number for purposes of follow-up;
* Agree to comply with the study procedures and visit schedule.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy or undiagnosed adnexal mass;
* Chronic renal failure;
* Concurrent long-term corticosteroid therapy;
* History of allergy to mifepristone, or misoprostol or another prostaglandin;
* History of hemorrhagic disorders or concurrent anticoagulant therapy;
* History of inherited porphyrias;
* Intrauterine device in place (must be removed before mifepristone is administered).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Rate of successful abortion
Timeframe: 2 weeks after mifepristone administration