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Brief Title: Misoprostol for Reduction of Blood Loss During Fibroid Surgery
Official Title: Buccal Misoprostol Prior to Abdominal Myomectomy for Reduction of Intraoperative Blood Loss: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Study ID: NCT02209545
Brief 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.
Detailed Description: This is a trial of women undergoing fibroid surgery at a university-affiliated tertiary care center. Eligible participants will be randomized to receive preoperative 400ucg buccal (under the tongue) misoprostol or placebo on the basis of total fibroid volume, location, parity. Intra-operative blood loss will be compared between groups.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT
Sex: FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Northwestern University, Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Name: Magdy Milad, MD
Affiliation: Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hopsital
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR