Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Women only

Evaluating conservative management for retained products of conception and enhanced myometrial vascularity

Official title: A Prospective Study Evaluating the Impact of Conservative Management on Retained Products of Conception and EMV

Run by Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University · NCT06862089 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if gentle treatments for people with leftover pregnancy tissue after a miscarriage can help them recover naturally over two menstrual cycles.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexWomen only
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorFu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 23, 2024
Main results expectedOctober 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT06862089 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals with a recent history of miscarriage or delivery who are willing to undergo conservative management.

Probably not a fit

Patients experiencing heavy vaginal bleeding or those with active infections or severe organ dysfunction may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the therapeutic effects of conservative management on individuals with retained products of conception (RPOC) and enhanced myometrial vascularity (EMV). Participants who have recently experienced a miscarriage or delivery will receive conservative treatments such as mifepristone or expectant management. The study will evaluate the efficacy of these treatments in achieving natural resolution of RPOC over two menstrual cycles. The primary focus is to determine if combining conservative management with EMV can lead to improved outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive treatment option for patients experiencing retained products of conception.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of conservative management for RPOC is gaining interest, though its efficacy remains to be fully established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Recent history of miscarriage or delivery (within the past 8 weeks)
* Strong willingness to undergo conservative management
* Hemodynamically stable
* Signed informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Heavy vaginal bleeding (requiring immediate surgical intervention)
* Active pelvic or systemic infection (e.g., fever \>38°C, elevated CRP/WBC)
* Severe dysfunction of vital organs (heart, liver, or kidney)
* Known drug allergies or contraindications to proposed medications (e.g., misoprostol intolerance)
* Suspected ectopic pregnancy or gestational trophoblastic disease (confirmed by ultrasound or β-hCG levels)
* Placenta accreta spectrum disorders diagnosed during current pregnancy
* History of uterine artery embolization

Where it's running

  • Hysteroscopy Center, Fuxing Hospital, Capital Medical University
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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