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Trichomonas VaginalisNCT01427023

Female Urine, Vaginal & Endocervical Swab & Cervical Specimen Collections for APTIMA Trichomonas Vaginalis Assay Testing

An observational study of Trichomonas Vaginalis, run by Gen-Probe, Incorporated at 7 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to obtain female first-catch urine, vaginal swab, endocervical swab, and cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt Solution ("PreservCyt Specimens") for testing with the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) Assay. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 14 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Trichomonas Vaginalis
What is being tested?
APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) Assay
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
532 participants
Where
7 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2012to Dec 2013
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 14 years and older
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Women attending participating US OB/GYN, family planning, or STD clinics will be eligible to participate.

Who may be able to join

  • Subject must be female and attend a participating clinic
  • Subject must be at least 14 years of age at the time of enrollment and is currently sexually active (has had vaginal intercourse within the past 12 months)
  • The subject and/or legally authorized representative is willing to undergo the informed consent process prior to study participation (a minor will need the documented consent of her parent or legal guardian, unless the site has an institutional review board (IRB)- approved waiver for parental consent for minors)
  • In addition, the subject must meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Subject must demonstrate symptoms consistent with a suspected STD such as vaginal odor, vaginal discharge, vaginal/vulvar itching or irritation, pain/discomfort during sexual intercourse or urination, and/or lower abdominal discomfort
  • Subject must be asymptomatic and known to be partners with, or a contact of, a person with a confirmed or suspected STD(s)
  • Subject must be asymptomatic and undergoing screening evaluation for possible STDs
  • Subject must be undergoing Pap screening

Who cannot join

  • Subject took antibiotic medications within the last 14 days
  • Subject already participated in the study
  • Subject has a history of illness that the principal investigator (PI) or designee considers could interfere with or affect the conduct, results, and/or completion of the clinical trial
  • Subject has a history of illness that the PI or designee considers could create an unacceptable risk to the subject if enrolled

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

United States7 sites
  • University of Alabama, Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

  • New England Center for Clinical Research

    Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720

  • Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast

    Houston, Texas, 77023

  • Wishard Hospital - Indiana University School of Medicine

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Geneuity Clinical Research Services

    Maryville, Tennessee, 37804

  • Louisiana State University

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112

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About this study

Official title: Prospective Collection of Female First-catch Urine, Vaginal Swab, Endocervical Swab, and Cervical Specimens for Testing With the APTIMA Trichomonas Vaginalis Assay

The objective of this study is to obtain female first-catch urine, vaginal swab, endocervical swab, and cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt Solution ("PreservCyt Specimens") for testing with the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) Assay.

These specimens will be used to demonstrate assay performance on the PANTHER System is comparable to performance on the TIGRIS System.

Being tested
APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) Assay
Keywords
APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay, APTIMA, trichomonas, trichomonas vaginalis
Medical subject headings
Trichomonas Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) AssayDevice

    APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) Assay

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Positive Percent Agreement Using the TIGRIS Instrument as a Reference.

    Positive Percent Agreement Using the TIGRIS Instrument as a Reference.

    Measured: approximately one year

  2. Negative Percent Agreement Using the TIGRIS Instrument as a Reference.

    Negative Percent Agreement Using the TIGRIS Instrument as a Reference.

    Measured: approximately one year

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Positivity Rate

    Positivity Rate

    Measured: approximately one year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Sep 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2012
  3. Primary completionMar 2013
  4. Study completionDec 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
532 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01427023
Sponsor's protocol ID
ATVPS-US11-001
Status last verified
Feb 2014
First submitted
26 Aug 2011
Last updated
6 Feb 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Trichomonas Vaginalis, run by Gen-Probe, Incorporated at 7 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Positive Percent Agreement Using the TIGRIS Instrument as a Reference. (time frame: approximately one year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Feb 2014.

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