NCT06696573

Effectiveness of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Preventing Pain Versus Treating Pain During Medical Abortion From 13 to 22 Weeks at Hung Vuong Hospital

Effectiveness of Proactive Versus On-Demand Pain Relief With Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs During Medical Abortion at 13 to 22 Weeks at Hung Vuong Hospital

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 180 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Le Thi Kieu Trang · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for prophylactic pain relief compared to on-demand pain relief during medical abortion for pregnancies between 13 and 22 weeks at Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does prophylactic use of NSAIDs reduce pain compared to on-demand use during medical abortion? 2. What are the potential adverse effects of NSAIDs in this context? Researchers will compare a group receiving prophylactic NSAIDs to a control group receiving on-demand pain relief to determine if the prophylactic approach leads to improved pain management outcomes. Participants will: * Be given NSAIDs either as a preventative measure or upon the onset of pain. * Be monitored for pain levels using validated pain scales, any side effects, and outcomes of the abortion procedure.

Conditions

• Pain Management
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
• Abortion, Spontaneous

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Prophylactic NSAID Administration	Participants in this arm will receive a prophylactic dose of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prior to the onset of pain during medical abortion procedures for pregnancies between 13 and 22 weeks. The intervention aims to reduce pain intensity throughout the process. The NSAID administration involves a specific dosage and schedule, adhering to safety guidelines and monitored for potential side effects.
DRUG	On-Demand NSAID Administration	Participants in this group will receive a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as Ibuprofen, in oral tablet form at a dose of 400 mg. The drug will be administered as needed when participants report experiencing pain during the medical abortion process for pregnancies between 13 and 22 weeks. The goal of this intervention is to provide pain relief in response to individual needs, with administration and dosage adjusted as clinically indicated. Monitoring will occur to assess the efficacy, safety, and patient response to the on-demand approach.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-13
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2024-11-20
• Last updated: 2025-03-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Vietnam