Pregnancy and Childbirth: Abortion Pregnancy and Childbirth Abortion
Conditions
Interventions
The participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group one will be required to remain on the ward and for the first hour following misoprostol administration will be confined to the r
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women attending for medical termination of pregnancy of gestation below 63 days. Medical termination of pregnancy at this gestation is known to be a safe and predictable procedure. Patients will be approached at clinic and the study explained verbally and written information outlining the study will be given. Patient involvement will be discussed after mifepristone administration and consent for inclusion in the study obtained. Patients will be able to withdraw from the study at any time.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients under the age of 16 years 2. Adults with a learning disability 3. Patients whose pregnancy exceeds 63 days gestation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The induction to abortion interval 2. Hospital in-patient time ie admission to discharge interval | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed