Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of the Safety of First Trimester Abortions Performed by Physicians and Non-Physicians in South Africa and Viet Nam.
Lead Sponsor:
World Health Organization
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Cape Town
Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital
Conditions:
Abortion, Induced
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Brief Summary
There have been no studies in developing countries assessing the safety of midlevel providers (MLP) compared to physicians in performing first-trimester manual vacuum aspiration abortion. In South Afr...
Detailed Description
Objective There have been no studies in developing countries assessing the safety of midlevel providers (MLP) compared to physicians in performing first-trimester manual vacuum aspiration abortion. I...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- gestation of no more than 12 weeks as estimated by pelvic examination and date of LMP
- age 18 or above
- residence within the catchment area specified for each clinic
- willing to return to clinic for follow-up visit or agree to a telephone or home-based interview
- be able to understand the information given to them and to make personal decisions on whether or not to participate in the study as determined by the study staff
- consent given to participate in the study and consent form signed
Exclusion
- uterine sizing of beyond 12 weeks gestation
- under age 18
- unwilling or unable to return to clinic for follow-up visit.
- unwilling to provide consent for participation in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
June 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
2860 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00370487
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
June 1 2004
Last Update
September 6 2006
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