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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Trichomonas Vaginitis Bacterial Infections Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Chlamydia Infections Chlamydia Trachomatis Chlamydiaceae Infections Communicable Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Female Gonorrhea Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Infections Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection Neisseriaceae Infections Parasitic Diseases Protozoan Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial Trichomonas Infections Urogenital Diseases Vaginal Diseases Vaginitis

Age range

15 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Other

Collaborators

Gen-Probe, Incorporated

Registry information

Official study title

Non-Invasive Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing in Women Seeking Emergency Contraception or Urine Pregnancy Testing: Meeting the Needs of an At-Risk Population

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Sep 17, 2009
Registry last updated: May 18, 2016

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