New drug combo may speed up miscarriage management

NCT ID NCT07636317

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding letrozole to misoprostol helps end a nonviable pregnancy in the first trimester more effectively than misoprostol alone. 400 women with missed miscarriage took part. Researchers measured bleeding, time to complete abortion, and side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Letrozole and Misoprostol

What this could lead to

If adding letrozole works better, it could offer a more effective and faster medication option for managing missed miscarriage.

What could go wrong

This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all women. Side effects like nausea, fever, and shivers are possible with misoprostol.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LETROZOLE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abortion, Missed pregnancy disorder with abortive outcome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag University

    Sohag, 82511, Egypt