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Efficacy of two-dose methotrexate therapy in ectopic pregnancy

Comparison of efficacy and side effects of both single-dose and two-dose methotrexate therapy in ectopic pregnancy in patients referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015080523519N1
Enrollment
76
Registered
2015-08-18
Start date
2012-12-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: In single dose group 50mg/m2 methotrexate was administered in day 0. Intervention 2: In the double dose group
patients received two doses (50mg/m2 methotrexate) in day 0 and 4.
Treatment - Drugs
In single dose group 50mg/m2 methotrexate was administered in day 0
In the double dose group
patients received two doses (50mg/m2 methotrexate) in day 0 and 4

Sponsors

Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: stable hemodynamic condition; low free fluid intrapritoneal on ultrasound; BHCG less than 15000 mU/mL; no history of liver or renal disease or blood dyscrasia; no breastfeeding and patient satisfaction. Exclusion criteria: unwillingness to continue participation in the study; unstable hemodinamic condition.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The overall success(15% reduction in ß-HCG level ). Timepoint: At days: 4 and 7. Method of measurement: Lab test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The time BHCG reached 200 mU/mL. Timepoint: daily. Method of measurement: Lab test.;Side effects. Timepoint: 7 days after treetment. Method of measurement: If liver trans aminase increased 1.5 times more than normal, or creatinine increased to 1.5mg/dL, WBCs decreased to 2000 or platelets declined fewer than 100000, these were assumed as drug complications.;The rate of surgery. Timepoint: During the follow-up period. Method of measurement: If the rupture of fallopian tube has happened, patient underwent the immediate surgery.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Safyari

Ahwaz Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences

dr_safyari@yahoo.com+98 612227317

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026