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

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Trichomonas Vaginalis

In brief

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 alone. The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy and acceptability of self-diagnostic methods for vaginitis in adolescent females.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00706368

Run by

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

People needed

300

Starts

2006-04-01

Expected to finish

2009-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-06-27

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (enrolling)

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