m-Assist

The use of a package of information, self-assessment and support as an alternative to follow-up visits after medical abortion and to strengthen family planning messages

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201302000427144

Enrollment

460

Registered

2012-10-04

Start date

2011-07-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Fertility-female medical abortion

Interventions

package of information, self-assessment and support via mobile phone

control group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women had to be: Already signed up to undergo MA at the clinic. Over 18 years old. Willing to comply with visit schedules. Be accessible by phone for at least 1.5 months following enrolment in the study. Had to own a mobile phone or have daily access to one on which they could receive MA-related messaging.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women undergoing surgical abortion

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Effectiveness of the text based intervention in reducing the need for a follow up visit.	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactDeborah Constant

Deborah.Constant@uct.ac.za021 4066722

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026