Status:

UNKNOWN

Accuracy and Acceptability of Self-Diagnostic Methods for Vaginitis in Adolescent Females

Lead Sponsor:

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Conditions:

Trichomonas Vaginalis

Eligibility:

FEMALE

14-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Symptoms of vaginitis are common among adolescent females, although studies have shown that neither experienced clinicians nor patients can accurately diagnose the cause of vaginitis based on symptoms...

Detailed Description

Vaginal symptoms are common among adolescent females. Vaginal symptoms can result from alterations in the normal flora such as candidiasis or bacterial vaginosis (BV), or from sexually transmitted inf...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Sexual intercourse in the last 6 months
  • Agree to perform self-testing
  • Agree to pelvic examination

Exclusion

  • Have taken antibiotics used to treat vaginal infections in the 2 weeks prior to study entry or have used vaginal creams or medications in the 2 weeks prior to study entry

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

300 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00706368

Start Date

April 1 2006

End Date

October 1 2009

Last Update

June 27 2008

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229