Search / Trial NCT06615232

The Impact of Vaginal Washing on Cervical Inflammation

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Sep 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Sex Work Hiv Vaginal Washing Cervicovaginal Inflammation Mucosal Barrier Disruption

ClinConnect Summary

Vaginal washing is a common practice that many women perceive as normal and hygienic. However, vaginal washing has been linked to adverse reproductive health outcomes. Vaginal washing has been associated with increased HIV acquisition risk in a long-term open cohort study of women who engage in sex work in Mombasa, Kenya (Mombasa Cohort). Subsequent observational studies and a large individual participant data meta-analysis have supported this observation.

It has been hypothesized that the mechanism linking vaginal washing and HIV acquisition involves disruption of the vaginal microbiota. ...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Reports vaginal washing beyond the introitus in the past week
  • Female, aged 18-50
  • Presence of a cervix
  • Informed consent obtained and form signed
  • HIV-seronegative
  • Non-pregnant (urine β-hCG negative)
  • Willing to abstain from sex for 14 days after biopsy
  • Post-menarche and pre-menopause
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • \<3 months postpartum or current breastfeeding
  • Current menstruation (can enroll after menses)
  • History of bleeding disorder
  • Visible cervical abnormality requiring evaluation
  • Medical contraindication to study protocol
  • Visible cervicovaginal ulcers or lesions
  • Positive test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas, or wet preparation and examination findings indicating vulvovaginal candidiasis

Trial Officials

Michelle Sabo, Md, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Washington

About University Of Washington

The University of Washington (UW) is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a robust network of interdisciplinary teams, UW fosters collaboration among top-tier researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into impactful treatments and interventions. The university is dedicated to ethical research practices and participant safety, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards in all clinical trials. Through its state-of-the-art facilities and extensive expertise, UW strives to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes on a local and global scale.

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