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Comparison of letrozole with misoprostol in the treatment of post-abortion pregnancy remnants

Comparison of the effect of letrozole with misoprostol in the treatment of residual pregnancy after abortion: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210529051424N3
Enrollment
220
Registered
2025-06-04
Start date
2025-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Retained products of conception following (spontaneous) AND Retained products of conception following failed attempted abortion. Incomplete spontaneous abortion without complication

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: The letrozole group includes women (under 20 weeks) who have residual pregnancy greater than 2 cm according to ultrasound after miscarriage (spo

Sponsors

Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Women who have a spontaneous abortion Women who are candidates for abortion for medical reasons or according to the opinion of a legal physician. Age between 18 and 45 years There is remnants of pregnancy on ultrasound (more than 2 cm) No serious medical problems or chronic diseases (heart, liver, kidney diseases, or uncontrolled diabetes) No allergy to letrozole No allergy to misoprostol Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe side effects (severe bleeding, allergic reactions, severe abdominal pain, etc.) Failure to respond to treatment within 3 weeks Need for alternative therapeutic interventions (such as misoprostol or surgical curettage) New or diagnosed serious diseases (such as acute infections, heart problems, or autoimmune diseases) Patient unwillingness to continue treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Complete evacuation of the products of pregnancy. Timepoint: 3 weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Examination of the expulsion of the products of pregnancy through transvaginal ultrasound.;Amount and type of bleeding. Timepoint: Ultrasound of the patient three weeks later. Method of measurement: Recording clinical symptoms and patient observations (bleeding intensity as mild, moderate, or severe and presence of clot).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side effects and possible complications. Timepoint: 3 weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Recording and evaluating side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, headache, or allergic reactions, the presence of residues less than two centimeters is considered a success of the treatment.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Roya Kabodmehri

Rasht University of Medical Sciences

drkabodmehri@gums.ac.ir+98 13 3336 9224

Outcome results

None listed

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