Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 55 Women only

Hysteroscopic removal versus manual vacuum aspiration for early miscarriage

Official title: A Randomized Control Trial Investigating Hysteroscopic Resection Versus Manual Vacuum Aspiration for Early Pregnancy

Run by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · NCT07088510 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether hysteroscopic resection or ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration works better to remove pregnancy tissue in women with a first-trimester miscarriage under 9 weeks who choose surgical management.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 31, 2025
Main results expectedApril 30, 2027
Study endsApril 30, 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT07088510 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adult women aged 18–55 with ultrasound-confirmed nonviable singleton pregnancy under 9 weeks who have chosen surgical management are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with pregnancies of unknown location, current viable pregnancies, prior medical treatment for the current loss, active infection, contraindications to surgery, or pre-existing coagulopathies are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

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

What this trial studies

The trial compares hysteroscopic resection to ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration for management of early (under 9 weeks) nonviable singleton pregnancies. Eligible adult women (18–55) who choose surgical management will undergo one of the two surgical approaches and be followed for resolution of retained products, return of beta-hCG to negative, need for repeat procedures, and development of intrauterine adhesions. Procedures are performed by gynecologic surgeons at University Hospitals with standard perioperative care and ultrasound guidance for the MVA arm. Outcomes and complications will be recorded to determine whether hysteroscopic resection offers faster or more complete removal of tissue than manual vacuum aspiration.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, hysteroscopic resection could provide faster clearance of pregnancy tissue, fewer repeat procedures, and a lower risk of intrauterine adhesions compared with manual vacuum aspiration.

How similar studies have gone: Previous randomized and case-report data suggest hysteroscopic resection can improve completeness of removal and reduce need for additional procedures, but direct comparison to ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration for early miscarriage remains limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult women age 18-55
* Ultrasound Diagnosis of Early Pregnancy Loss
* \< 9 weeks gestational age as determined by ultrasound
* Singleton non-viable pregnancy
* Stated and willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
* Chose a surgical method of management for fetal loss

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy of Unknown Location
* Current, viable pregnancy
* Prior medical treatment for this early pregnancy loss
* Contraindications to surgical management
* Active infection (i.e. fever, chills, fundal tenderness)
* Pre-existing coagulopathies

Where it's running

  • University Hospitals
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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