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NCT03604341 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Cannabinoids for Pain Control During Medical Abortion

A Phase 4 study of Pain and Medical Abortion, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
72
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03604341: Completed Phase 4 study of Pain and Medical Abortion, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

NCT03604341 is a Phase 4 study of Pain and Medical Abortion that has completed, run by Oregon Health and Science University. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03604341, a Phase 4 study of Pain and Medical Abortion, has completed, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
72 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The objective of this study is to determine if a synthetic cannabis derivative, dronabinol, in addition to ibuprofen, decreases maximum pain scores compared to ibuprofen and placebo in women undergoing medical abortion. Results of this study will help providers counsel patients regarding cannabis use during medical abortion.

Primary Outcome

Women will text responds to surveys within 24 hours after misoprostol administration indicating their maximum self-reported pain using an 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS 0-10) where 0=no pain and 10=worst possible pain.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo
  • DRUG Dronabinol 5mg Cap

Study Locations (1)

Oregon

  • Oregon Health & Science University - Portland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 72 participants
Start Date 2018-11-01
Est. Completion 2019-05-28
Phase Phase 4

What the finished NCT03604341 record still lists

NCT03604341 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 72 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT03604341 reports a single indexed study location in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03604341 about?

NCT03604341 is a clinical study titled "Cannabinoids for Pain Control During Medical Abortion". The objective of this study is to determine if a synthetic cannabis derivative, dronabinol, in addition to ibuprofen, decreases maximum pain scores compared to ibuprofen and placebo in women undergoing medical abortion. Results of this study will help providers counsel patients regarding cannabis us...

What is the current status of trial NCT03604341?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 72 participants. The study started on 2018-11-01. Estimated completion is 2019-05-28.

What conditions does trial NCT03604341 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Medical Abortion.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03604341?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Dronabinol 5mg Cap (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03604341?

This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03604341 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03604341's enrollment target sits among peer trials

72 213th of 374 higher than 162 of 374 other Pain trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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