At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Dextromethorphan as a Novel Non-opioid Adjunctive Agent for Pain Control in Medication Abortion: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Avicel PH101 (Microcrystalline Cellulose NF) for Compounding, and 1 other intervention for Abortion in First Trimester. Completed, enrolled 156 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates dextromethorphan as a non-opioid adjunctive medication for pain control during medication abortion. This is double-blinded, four-arm randomized controlled trial enrolling 156 women over a period of 9-12 months: Receiving narcotics+dextromethorphan, narcotics and placebo (microcrystalline cellulose), no narcotics and dextromethorphan and no narcotics and placebo (microcrystalline cellulose).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Dextromethorphan capsule
Placebo capsule
Participants may opt for the narcotic receiving arms of the study, before being randomized to dextromethorphan/placebo.