Status:
COMPLETED
Examining the Impact of Tampon Use on the Vaginal Microbiota
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Conditions:
Vaginal Microbiota
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The vaginal microbiota is the community of bacteria in the vagina. The composition of the vaginal microbiota (which bacteria are present and how many of each are present) is known to affect vaginal he...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- regular menstrual cycles lasting 21-35 days
- menses lasting for at least 4 days
- current tampon user
- good self-reported general health
- good self-reported vaginal health
Exclusion
- currently pregnant
- planning to become pregnant in 4 months following enrollment
- difficulty using tampons
- current toxic shock syndrome
- history of toxic shock syndrome
- current sexually transmitted infection
- current urinary tract infection
- currently using antibiotics
- antibiotic use in 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- current antifungal use
- antifungal use in 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- autoimmune condition
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 11 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03346759
Start Date
February 20 2017
End Date
September 11 2017
Last Update
August 23 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109