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Ibuprofen + Ondansetron for Medical Abortion Side Effects

Phase < 1
Recruiting
Led By Melissa Figueroa, MD
Research Sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 6-8 hours from the administration of misoprostol
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Study Summary

This trial will study if drugs can reduce side effects and improve satisfaction with medical abortion.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy, English-speaking women who are up to 70 days pregnant as confirmed by ultrasound. They must have access to a timekeeping device and be willing to do a follow-up via phone or in-clinic. It's not for those with chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, organ damage, or those on drugs that interact with ibuprofen or ondansetron.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if taking painkillers (ibuprofen) and anti-nausea medication (ondansetron) right after using misoprostol can reduce side effects of medical abortion and improve patient satisfaction. Participants will either get these meds before symptoms start or when they begin feeling sick.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects from the medications include stomach upset, bleeding problems for ibuprofen; headache, dizziness, constipation for ondansetron. These drugs might also cause allergic reactions in some people.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 6-8 hours from the administration of misoprostol
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 6-8 hours from the administration of misoprostol for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Patient satisfaction
Patient satisfaction based on recommendation of regimen
Secondary outcome measures
Nausea Management
Need for anti-nausea medication.
Need for pain management medication.
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Prophylactic useExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Administration of ibuprofen and ondansetron at the time of misoprostol administration.
Group II: Standard of careActive Control1 Intervention
Administration of ibuprofen or ondansetron only when experiencing pain or nausea respectively post misoprostol administration.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hackensack Meridian HealthLead Sponsor
131 Previous Clinical Trials
28,076 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Nausea
30 Patients Enrolled for Nausea
Melissa Figueroa, MDPrincipal InvestigatorHackensack Meridian Health

Media Library

Prophylactic use Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05819619 — Phase < 1
Nausea Research Study Groups: Standard of care, Prophylactic use
Nausea Clinical Trial 2023: Prophylactic use Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05819619 — Phase < 1
Prophylactic use 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05819619 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the age threshold for participating in this research above 35 years old?

"This clinical trial limits enrollment to those aged between 18 and 50. However, there are 82 trials for minors and 321 studies for elderly individuals over 65 years of age."

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How many participants are being monitored in this research endeavor?

"That is correct. Data on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that the trial, which was initially unveiled on July 20th 2023, is still in search of individuals to participate. One medical centre needs 168 patients for this study."

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Is the enrollment period still ongoing for this investigation?

"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the recruitment of participants for this trial is ongoing, initiated on July 20th 2022 and most recently edited a day later."

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To whom is this trial open for enrollment?

"This research seeks 168 participants aged 18-50 that are experiencing nausea. To qualify, possible candidates must meet the following requirements: Healthy, English-speaking female volunteers having a medical abortion (voluntary or missed), gestational age of 70 days or less confirmed by ultrasound scan, access to a time keeping device and willingness to complete follow up calls/interviews in clinic."

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What are the intended outcomes of this research endeavor?

"The primary goal of this clinical experiment, measured at a follow-up visit within two weeks of misoprostol administration, is to evaluate patient satisfaction with the prescribed regimen. Secondary objectives include gauging pain management using a numerical scale ranging from 1 to 10 and quantifying nausea levels on the same metrics; additionally, researchers are assessing whether or not additional anti-nausea drugs were necessary."

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~102 spots leftby Jul 2025