Table II

Treatment plan and study process

SequenceProcedure and data collection processTreatment
Admission, day 1
Day 1 at clinicVaginal examination (PV) and/or ultrasound exam (if judged necessary) to verify the length of pregnancy and check that pregnancy is intrauterine
Medical and gynecological exam, height, weight and blood pressure (BP) according to hospital’s practice
Medical, obstetrical and gynecological history taken and recorded
Mf 200 mg orally (1 tablet)
Day 2 or 3 (24–48 h) at clinic or at homeAt clinic
 Brief interview
 Measurement of BP and pulse rate
 Physical examination
 Hourly record of temperature, noting possible side-effects and noting any medication given during the 3-h clinical observation period
 Recording exact time of expulsion
At home
 Daily record form for bleeding, signs and symptoms after using Ms
Ms 0.8 mg vaginally or sublingually (4 tablets of 0.2 mg)
End of study
Day 10–14 follow-up visit at clinic Medical and perception interview and review of diary card recorded
 Pelvic examination
 Ultrasound examination if judged necessary from clinical findings
If the subject is still bleeding at this visit, she must be examined and a follow-up appointment made

Notes: Mf, mifepristone; Ms, misoprostol; BP, blood pressure

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