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NCT Number: NCT03132389

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among People Attending the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo, Norway.

In this study the investigators seek to register the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among people attending the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo, Norway. The main aim of this study is to gather representative data on STIs after sexual assaults. Consequently, if the attendance for medical follow up turns out to be good/sufficient, prophylactic (antibiotic) treatment can potentially be omitted.

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Key information

Conditions

Sexual Assault and Rape Bacterial Infections Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Blood-Borne Infections Communicable Diseases DNA Virus Infections Digestive System Diseases Disease Attributes Genital Diseases Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Hepadnaviridae Infections Hepatitis Hepatitis B Hepatitis, Viral, Human Infections Liver Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial Spirochaetales Infections Syphilis Treponemal Infections Urogenital Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

14 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo

Oslo, 0180, Norway

About this study

Patients who attend sexual assault centres are often concerned about being infected with STIs. Therefore, the patients attending sexual assault centres are offered examination and often receive prophylactic treatment against some STIs (e.g. chlamydia trachomatis, HIV and hepatitis B).

In this study, the investigators seek to register the prevalence of STI among people attending the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo, Norway. The primary aim of the study is to gather representative data on STIs after a sexual assault. Furthermore, the investigators want to evaluate if there are any variables that can predict transmission after a sexual assult. Results from this study will also be compared with findings of STI in the general population.

At the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo, Norway, patients are routinely offered three medical follow up consultations. Consequently, if the attendance at follow up visits turns out to be adequate, prophylactic (antibiotic) treatment can potentially be omitted.

Since victims of assault are in a vulnerable situation, it would be useful to be able to inform them more precisely about infection risk and provide adequate prophylactic treatment. More knowledge about the incidence of infection after abuse will increase patient safety and improve the quality of treatment for these patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients attending and examined after sexual assault at the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo (at Oslo Accident and Emergency Outpatient Clinic).
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who only had a consultation only with a social worker and no medical examination.
  • Unable to communicate in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English language

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

All patients included in the study will be offered the same examination and treatment procedure as the patients who are not included. Identical procedures and examinations will be performed in participants and non-participants.

Primary outcomes

  1. Results of the STI-tests taken at the primary examination and at follow up.

    Time frame: 1 week

    Results of the STI-tests (i.e. Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis) taken at the primary attendance and at follow up.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Attendance percentage for follow up visits.

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oslo

Other

Collaborators

  • Oslo University Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among People Attending the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo, Norway: a Cohort Study at the Sexual Assault Centre in Oslo, Norway.

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Apr 27, 2017
Registry last updated
Mar 25, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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