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NCT02152696 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Optimal Treatment for Women With a Persisting Pregnancy of Unknown Location

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Yale University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
255
Enrollment target

NCT02152696: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Yale University.

NCT02152696 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Yale University. The registered enrollment target is 255 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02152696, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Yale University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
255 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial to compare three currently available management strategies for women with a persisting pregnancy of unknown location (PPUL), which makes them at-risk for ectopic pregnancy. We will recruit hemodynamically stable women with a confirmed PPUL to be randomized to one of three strategies: 1) Uterine evacuation followed by methotrexate (MTX) for some (those that have evidence of a non visualized ectopic pregnancy) 2) Empiric treatment with MTX for all 3) Expectant management. Randomization will be 1:1:1 into these three arms. After randomization, they will be followed and treated clinically as is indicated by the progression of their condition. Primary outcome measures: uneventful decline of hCG to 5 IU/mL.

Primary Outcome

The primary outcome measure in each of each 3 treatment arm is the uneventful clinical resolution of a PPUL without change in treatment from the initial management strategy.

Interventions

  • DRUG Methotrexate
  • OTHER Expectant Management
  • PROCEDURE Uterine Evacuation

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 255 participants
Start Date 2014-07-25
Est. Completion 2019-08-19
Phase Phase 3
Yale University

1,492 total trials

What the finished NCT02152696 record still lists

NCT02152696 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 255 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Methotrexate is the first listed.

NCT02152696 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02152696 about?

NCT02152696 is a clinical study titled "Optimal Treatment for Women With a Persisting Pregnancy of Unknown Location". This is a randomized controlled trial to compare three currently available management strategies for women with a persisting pregnancy of unknown location (PPUL), which makes them at-risk for ectopic pregnancy. We will recruit hemodynamically stable women with a confirmed PPUL to be randomized to on...

What is the current status of trial NCT02152696?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 255 participants. The study started on 2014-07-25. Estimated completion is 2019-08-19.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02152696?

The interventions under investigation include: Methotrexate (DRUG), Expectant Management (OTHER), Uterine Evacuation (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02152696?

This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,492 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02152696's enrollment target sits among peer trials

255 1242nd of 2000 higher than 756 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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