๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-23

Mifepristone vs Misoprostol (NCT06502158)

Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Procedural Abortion at 12 to 16 Weeks' Gestation in an Academic Medical Center: a Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The Investigator team hypothesizes that in a randomized trial comparing mifepristone-alone or misoprostol-alone for cervical preparation for procedural abortions at 12 to 16 weeks in hospital-based care, the proportion of patients who achieve successful cervical dilation will be different between the study groups.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Montefiore Medical Center โ€” The Bronx, New York

Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Montefiore Medical Center โ€” The Bronx, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (516) 587-3297

Email: lfletcher@montefiore.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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