Simplifying Menstrual Regulation (MR): Post Abortion Care in Pakistan (NCT02343913) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Simplifying Menstrual Regulation (MR): Post Abortion Care in Pakistan
Pakistan329 participantsStarted 2014-06
Plain-language summary
This study is an additional component of protocol 6005, titled Simplifying Menstrual Regulation (MR): Exploring the role of at-home semi-quantitative pregnancy tests for follow-up to menstrual regulation service provision in Pakistan. The study seeks to pilot a self-assessment checklist that will help women, who receive medical services for incomplete abortion, correctly identify warning signs and symptoms and determine whether to return to the clinic. The checklist can serve as a useful resource to help with the timely identification of women who need additional care and can help streamline service delivery. In addition, this study will provide important data on the role of misoprostol at varying levels of health services offering an array of treatments for incomplete abortion.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
* Open cervical os.
* No signs of severe infection, defined as at least one of the following of: 1) foul smelling discharge, 2) fever \> 38 degrees C , 3) uterine tenderness
* No hemodynamic disturbances (pulse \>110/min and systolic bp \<100)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Suspected to have an ectopic pregnancy
* Unable to provide informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.