Non-Invasive Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing in Women Seeking Emergency Contraception or Urine Pregnancy Testing

Completed

• Conditions: Chlamydia Trachomatis; Trichomonas Vaginitis; Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection

• Registration Number: NCT00978848
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and treatment rates of T. vaginalis, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae in women seeking emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing in the Magee-Womens Hospital outpatient clinic using a non-invasive urine STD test.

Detailed Description

This study has three primary objectives: 1) to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae in women seeking emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing - a population likely at increased risk of acquiring STDs; 2) to determine the rate of successful treatment in women diagnosed with STDs in this venue.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-16
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-17
• Study Start: 2009-11
• Primary Completion: 2010-04
• Study Completion: 2010-04
• Status Verified: 2016-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-05-17
• Last Update Posted: 2016-05-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 305

Inclusion Criteria

• Females at least age 15 at time of enrollment who are presenting at Magee-Womens Hospital for emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing.
• Ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis and/or treatment for an STD within 4 weeks of enrollment in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States