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NCT02209545 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Misoprostol for Reduction of Blood Loss During Fibroid Surgery

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
47
Enrollment target

NCT02209545: Clinical Trial Phase 4 study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

NCT02209545 is a Phase 4 study that was terminated before completion, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 47 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02209545, a Phase 4 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Northwestern University.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
47 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The aim of this research work is to assess the impact of a single preoperative dose of buccal misoprostol in reducing blood loss during abdominal fibroid surgery.

Primary Outcome

Estimate of blood loss occurring during the surgical procedure as determined by anesthesia staff and documented by anesthesia, nursing and surgical staff as per hospital protocol.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Misoprostol

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 47 participants
Start Date 2014-10
Est. Completion 2022-07
Phase Phase 4
Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

Why NCT02209545 stopped before completion

NCT02209545 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 47 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02209545 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02209545 about?

NCT02209545 is a clinical study titled "Misoprostol for Reduction of Blood Loss During Fibroid Surgery". The aim of this research work is to assess the impact of a single preoperative dose of buccal misoprostol in reducing blood loss during abdominal fibroid surgery.

What is the current status of trial NCT02209545?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 47 participants. The study started on 2014-10. Estimated completion is 2022-07.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02209545?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Misoprostol (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02209545?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02209545's enrollment target sits among peer trials

47 1348th of 2000 higher than 653 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02209545, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT02209545 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.