Examining the Impact of Tampon Use on the Vaginal Microbiota
Completed · Phase 4
Conditions studied: Vaginal Microbiota
In brief
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 health and contribute to the development of bacterial vaginosis (the largest cause of vaginal discharge and malodor, and the most common vaginal disorder). It is also known that the composition of the vaginal microbiota changes across a menstrual cycle with the largest changes happening during a woman's period. However, it is not know how tampon use affects vaginal microbiota composition. This study is being done to learn what effect tampon use has on vaginal microbiota composition during a woman's period and between periods.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03346759
- Run by
- University of Michigan
- People needed
- 28
- Starts
- 2017-02-20
- Expected to finish
- 2017-09-11
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-08-23
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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
Where it is running
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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