Middleton 2005.
Methods | computer generated randomisation in blocs of 8; sealed envelopes | |
Participants | 442 women < 56 days randomised;mean age 26 years; mean gestaional age 47 days; study conducted between December 2001‐ June 2004 at two clinics at University of Rochester; USA | |
Interventions | 1‐2 days after mifepristone 200mg: group 1: misoprostol 800mcg buccal group 2: misoprostol 800mcg vaginal buccal: 2 tablets placed inside each cheek and remainders swallowed after 30 minutes; vaginal: all 4 tablets placed profond into the vagina with 1 finger |
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Outcomes | complete abortion, side effects, acceptability | |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Unclear risk | B‐unclear |