Group B Streptococcal colonisation in the elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Group B Streptococcal colonisation; Urological and Genital Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15468519
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Bern

Brief Summary

2021 results in https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06102-x (added 04/05/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-02-20
• Study Completion: 2019-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 17 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 259

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 60 years and over
2. Female
3. Undergoing a vaginal routine examination
4. Capable of understanding patient information

Exclusion Criteria

1. Inclusion criteria not fulfilled
2. Unable to read or understand study patient information document, either due to limitations in language skills or due to other reasons (e.g., mental impairment)
3. Patients with a legal guardian
4. Refusal to participate
5.Missing signed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evidence of GBS colonization is assessed using standard microbiological techniques on vaginal-rectal swabs taken at the study visit.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Presence of host factors associated with GBS colonization, including ethnicity, comorbidities, time point of menstruation and sexual history and behaviour are evaluated using a questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study at the study visit.