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Sublingual Misoprostol Versus No Cervical Priming Before Hysteroscopic Resection of Symptomatic Uterine Niches

A study testing Misoprostol 200mcg Tab, Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche and Saline-infusion Sonohysterography in people with Scar Niche and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, run by Benha University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluated whether preoperative sublingual misoprostol can enhance the effectiveness and safety of niche resection in patients with symptomatic uterine niche. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
What is being tested?
Misoprostol 200mcg Tab, Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche and Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
56 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
11 Feb 2025to 30 Oct 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 45 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • ≥1 previous cesarean section
  • Post cesarean section uterine niche confirmed by saline infusion sonohysterography (niche depth ≥2 mm)
  • Residual myometrial thickness ≥2.5 mm as confirmed by saline infusion sonohysterography
  • Regular cycles
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding for ≥3 consecutive cycles
  • Post menstrual spotting or brownish discharge ≥2 days
  • Total monthly bleeding duration >7 days

Who cannot join

  • Irregular cycles
  • Amenorrhea
  • Abnormal cervical cytology
  • Acute or chronic cervicitis
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Endometrial polyps
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  • Uterine fibroids
  • Contraindications to spinal or general anesthesia
  • Refusal to participate

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Benha Univesity Hospital

    Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, 13512

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: Sublingual Misoprostol Versus No Cervical Priming Before Hysteroscopic Resection of Symptomatic Uterine Niches: Results From a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of the study is to evaluated whether preoperative sublingual misoprostol can enhance the effectiveness and safety of niche resection in patients with symptomatic uterine niche.

Read the detailed description

After eligibility and consenting, Participants with symptomatic uterine niche were randomized (1:1) to sublingual misoprostol or placebo. Baseline demographic and clinical variables (age, BMI, number of prior cesarean section, number of days of postmenstrual spotting, pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and dysuria) were collected. Symptom severity was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS, 1-10). Baseline niche characteristics (residual myometrial thickness, depth, length, and width) were measured by saline infusion sonohysterography. The misoprostol group received 200 µg sublingual misoprostol tablet two hours before surgery; controls received identical placebo tablets. Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche was performed around cycle day 10 under spinal or general anesthesia using a 9-mm resectoscope with monopolar energy and 3.5% sorbitol for uterine distension. Misoprostol-related adverse events (cramping, fever, GI upset) were recorded preoperatively by a trained nurse. The Sanders and Murji technique was adapted as follow: (1) anatomical orientation, (2) cephalic rim resection, (3) caudal rim resection, and (4) rollerball ablation of the niche base . Intraoperative data (duration, need for dilators, intra- and postoperative complications). At 3 months postoperatively, participants were reassessed for reduction in number of days of postmenstrual spotting, changes in pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and dysuria (VAS scores), participants satisfaction (satisfied/very satisfied vs. dissatisfied/neutral), , and sonohysterographic niche measurements (RMT, depth, length, width).

The participants, hysteroscopist, outcome assessors, and the investigator were blinded for the assignment of the participants to either groups.

Being tested
Misoprostol 200mcg Tab, Placebo tab, Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche, Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
Keywords
Misoprostol, Administration, Sublingual, Cervical Priming, Hysteroscopy, Cesarean Section Scar Defect, Randomized Controlled Trial, Postmenstrual Spotting
Medical subject headings
Metrorrhagia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Misoprostol 200mcg TabDrug

    Also called Misotac®, Sigma Pharmaceutical Industries, Egypt

    Misoprostol group received 200 µg sublingual misoprostol tablet two hours before hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche. A trained nurse, independent of assessment, prepared and administered the medication to the participants.

  • Placebo tabOther

    Placebo group received sublingual identical tablet two hours before hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche. A trained nurse, independent of assessment, prepared and administered the tab to the participants.

  • Hysteroscopic resection of uterine nicheProcedure or surgery

    Procedures were performed around cycle day 10 under spinal or general anesthesia using a 9-mm resectoscope (Karl Storz, Germany) with monopolar energy and 3.5% sorbitol for uterine distension. The Sanders and Murji technique was adapted as follow: (1) anatomical orientation, (2) cephalic rim resection, (3) caudal rim resection, and (4) rollerball ablation of the niche base.

  • Saline-infusion SonohysterographyDiagnostic test

    All participants were evaluated by a single blinded sonographer experienced in niche assessment. First, transvaginal ultrasound was performed to exclude pregnancy or pelvic pathology, followed by saline-infusion sonohysterography (2D, sagittal and coronal views). A niche was defined as ≥ 2 mm myometrial indentation at the scar site. Niche depth, length, width, and residual myometrial thickness were recorded.

Study groups in NCT07271056
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Misoprostol groupActive comparatorMisoprostol group received 200 µg sublingual misoprostol tablet two hours before hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche.
Receives: Drug: Misoprostol 200mcg Tab; Procedure: Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche; Diagnostic Test: Saline-infusion Sonohysterography
Placebo groupPlacebo comparatorPlacebo group received sublingual identical placebo tablet two hours before hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche.
Receives: Other: Placebo tab; Procedure: Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche; Diagnostic Test: Saline-infusion Sonohysterography

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Reduction in number of days of postmenstrual spotting.

    The number of days of postmenstrual spotting was recorded at baseline and 3 months post hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche.

    Measured: At 3 months postoperative.

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Total bleeding days per cycle

    Total bleeding days per cycle was recorded at baseline and 3 months post hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche.

    Measured: At baseline and at 3 months postoperative.

  2. Pelvic pain score

    Pain was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants mark a point on the line that represents their pain,giving that 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain imaginable. The clinician measures the distance (in centimeters or millimeters) from 0 to the patient's mark and that number is the VAS pain score.

    Measured: At baseline and at 3 months postoperative.

  3. Dysmenorrhea score

    Pain was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants mark a point on the line that represents their pain,giving that 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain imaginable. The clinician measures the distance (in centimeters or millimeters) from 0 to the patient's mark and that number is the VAS pain score.

    Measured: At baseline and at 3 months postoperative.

  4. Dyspareunia score

    Pain was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants mark a point on the line that represents their pain,giving that 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain imaginable. The clinician measures the distance (in centimeters or millimeters) from 0 to the patient's mark and that number is the VAS pain score.

    Measured: At baseline and at 3 months postoperative.

  5. Dysuria score

    Pain was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants mark a point on the line that represents their pain,giving that 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain imaginable. The clinician measures the distance (in centimeters or millimeters) from 0 to the patient's mark and that number is the VAS pain score.

    Measured: At baseline and at 3 months postoperative.

  6. Satisfaction with the outcome

    Participant satisfaction with the outcome was assessed using a binary scale (Yes when satisfied/very satisfied , No when dissatisfied/neutral).

    Measured: At 3 months postoperative.

  7. Uterine niche measurements

    First, transvaginal ultrasound was performed to exclude pregnancy or pelvic pathology, followed by saline-infusion sonohysterography (2D, sagittal and coronal views). A niche was defined as ≥ 2 mm myometrial indentation at the scar site. Niche depth, length, width, and residual myometrial thickness were recorded.

    Measured: At baseline and at 3 months postoperative.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Dec 2025
  2. Study start11 Feb 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Jul 2025
  4. Study completion30 Oct 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
56 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07271056
Sponsor's protocol ID
RC11-2-2025
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
27 Nov 2025
Last updated
16 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Jordans IPM, de Leeuw RA, Stegwee SI, Amso NN, Barri-Soldevila PN, van den Bosch T, Bourne T, Brolmann HAM, Donnez O, Dueholm M, Hehenkamp WJK, Jastrow N, Jurkovic D, Mashiach R, Naji O, Streuli I, Timmerman D, van der Voet LF, Huirne JAF. Sonographic examination of uterine niche in non-pregnant women: a modified Delphi procedure. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jan;53(1):107-115. doi: 10.1002/uog.19049.

    PubMed 29536581
  • Zhuo Z, Yu H, Jiang X. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of cervical ripening with misoprostol administration before hysteroscopy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2016 Mar;132(3):272-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.07.039. Epub 2015 Dec 11.

    PubMed 26797202
  • Tanha FD, Salimi S, Ghajarzadeh M. Sublingual versus vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening before hysteroscopy: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013 May;287(5):937-40. doi: 10.1007/s00404-012-2652-4. Epub 2012 Dec 4.

    PubMed 23208460
  • Sanders AP, Murji A. Hysteroscopic repair of cesarean scar isthmocele. Fertil Steril. 2018 Aug;110(3):555-556. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.032.

    PubMed 30098702
  • Feng YL, Li MX, Liang XQ, Li XM. Hysteroscopic treatment of postcesarean scar defect. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2012 Jul-Aug;19(4):498-502. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2012.03.010. Epub 2012 May 22.

    PubMed 22621994
  • Nguyen AD, Nguyen HTT, Duong GTT, Phan TTH, Do DT, Tran DA, Nguyen TK, Nguyen TB, Ville Y. Improvement of symptoms after hysteroscopic isthmoplasty in women with abnormal uterine bleeding and expected pregnancy: A prospective study. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2022 Mar;51(3):102326. doi: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2022.102326. Epub 2022 Jan 25.

    PubMed 35091125

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Misoprostol 200mcg Tab, Hysteroscopic resection of uterine niche and Saline-infusion Sonohysterography in people with Scar Niche and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, run by Benha University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Reduction in number of days of postmenstrual spotting. (time frame: At 3 months postoperative.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07271056, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Dec 2025.

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