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. 2011 Nov 9;2011(11):CD002855. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002855.pub4

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
Outcomes complete abortion, side effects, acceptability
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Unclear risk B‐unclear