Cytolytic Vaginosis Multicentre Registry

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA · Jan 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Cytolytic Vaginosis Multicentre Registry is a research study aimed at understanding a condition called cytolytic vaginosis, which affects some women and is not widely known. The study seeks to answer important questions about this condition, such as what causes it, what symptoms women experience, how it can be diagnosed, and whether a treatment involving baking soda vaginal rinses is helpful. Researchers are also interested in seeing if the characteristics of cytolytic vaginosis differ between women from different locations.

If you're a woman aged 65-74 who has symptoms of vaginitis (irritation or inflammation of the vagina) and have specific findings on a microscope test called a wet mount, you may be eligible to participate. However, if you are pregnant or have a yeast infection, you won't be able to join. Participants in this study can expect to help researchers gather valuable information that could improve understanding and treatment of cytolytic vaginosis. This registry is currently looking for volunteers, so if you think you might qualify, you can reach out for more information.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Vaginitis symptoms
• • Predominately lactobacilli or/and elongated lactobacilli on wet mount
• • Cytolysis on wet mount
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to consent or decline consent
• • Pregnant
• • Positive for yeast (culture or PCR)