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NCT Number: NCT01101828

Self-collected Swabs for HPV Testing in 18-24 Year Old Women

The purpose of this study is to compare methods for transporting self-collected swabs for HPV testing in 18-24 year old women and to look at risk factors for HPV infection in 18-24 year old women.

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Key information

Conditions

Papillomavirus Infections Communicable Diseases DNA Virus Infections Disease Attributes Genital Diseases Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Tumor Virus Infections Urogenital Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–24 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

About this study

We propose a cross-sectional study among 150 women in the United States who have used Internet dating sites in the past year in order to examine risk factors for high-risk HPV infections in 18-24 year old online daters, and evaluate strategies for transporting and storing self-collected samples for HPV testing. We will ask participants to complete a written questionnaire on their health, sexual behavior, and attitudes toward self-collecting vaginal swabs, HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer screening. Also, we will ask the women to self-collect two sequential vaginal swab samples that will be transported and stored according to the two strategies described above. Each sample will be tested for type-specific HPV DNA using a PCR-based assay.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Have had sex with men
  • Have used the internet to search for romantic partners in the past year (e.g. posted or responded to an ad on an internet dating website or social networking website)

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Presence of type-specific HPV DNA in self-collected vaginal swab samples

    Time frame: Baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Washington

Other

Registry information

Acronym: DRY

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Apr 12, 2010
Registry last updated
Feb 14, 2011

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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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