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Microbial ColonizationAIMSNCT03196492

Vaginal Microbiota, and STI/HIV Risk Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women

An observational study of Microbial Colonization, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site 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 investigators are doing a study on the bacteria that normally live in the vagina and what effect, if any, Depo-Provera has on the bacteria. Women 13-24 years of age, who are HIV negative, being seen in a clinic for birth control or sexually transmitted disease (STD) check-up, or have a child and are planning to… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 13 to 24 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Microbial Colonization
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
How many people
234 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
14 Jun 2017to 14 Jun 2021
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 13 to 24 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Healthy 13-24 Adolescent Girls and Young Women

Who may be able to join

  • Age 13-24
  • Female sex
  • Seeking contraceptive/ STI services OR has had a child OR is legally married
  • Has had consensual vaginal sex
  • Two years have passed since menses started
  • HIV negative by self-report
  • Willing to refrain from using douches, washes, or other similar feminine hygiene products. (Tampons are allowed)
  • Planning to receive the Depo-Provera shot, -OR- Have regular menstrual cycles with at least 21 - 45 days between menses and plans to use no hormonal birth control.

Who cannot join

  • Any other immunodeficiency (e.g. organ transplant recipient)
  • Recently pregnant (within 4 weeks), currently pregnant, or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months
  • Currently breastfeeding
  • Hysterectomy or a known genital tract anomaly
  • Amenorrhea (except if caused by contraceptive method like the implant)
  • Antibiotic or antifungal use within past 30 days

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205

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About this study

Official title: Effect of Injectable Contraceptives on Inflammation, Vaginal Microbiota, and STI/HIV Risk Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women

The investigators are doing a study on the bacteria that normally live in the vagina and what effect, if any, Depo-Provera has on the bacteria.

Women 13-24 years of age, who are HIV negative, being seen in a clinic for birth control or sexually transmitted disease (STD) check-up, or have a child and are planning to receive a Depo-Provera shot for contraception or have declined the use of hormonal contraception may join.

Read the detailed description

The investigators are doing a study on the bacteria that normally live in the vagina and what effect, if any, Depo-Provera has on the bacteria.

Women 13-24 years of age, who are HIV negative, being seen in a clinic for birth control or STD check-up, or have a child and are planning to receive a Depo-Provera shot for contraception or have declined the use of hormonal contraception may join.

Being tested
No intervention
Medical subject headings
Communicable Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • No interventionOther

    No intervention

Study groups in NCT03196492
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
No hormoneHalf of the cohort (n=40) will have opted to forgo hormonal contraception (HC).
Receives: Other: No intervention
Depo-proveraHalf of the cohort (n=40) will have opted to initiate injectable depo-provera (DMPA).

What is being measured

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

  1. Association between lactobacillus-dominant microbiota and sexually transmitted infections (STI)

    The investigators will determine if there is an association between lactobacillus-dominant microbiota and STIs. The investigators will report the prevalence of each vaginal community state types (CST) and STIs.

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted22 Jun 2017
  2. Study start14 Jun 2017
  3. Primary completion14 Jun 2021
  4. Study completion14 Jun 2021

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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
Prospective
Enrolment
234 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03196492
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB00126504
Other IDs
1R01HD092013
Acronym
AIMS
Status last verified
Jun 2021
First submitted
19 Jun 2017
Last updated
18 Jun 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Microbial Colonization, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site 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 6 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 18 Jun 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site 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?

Association between lactobacillus-dominant microbiota and sexually transmitted infections (STI) (time frame: 6 months). 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 18 Jun 2021.

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