The Impact of Vaginal Washing on Cervical Inflammation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Reproductive Behavior
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 50
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 122 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Washington · Other
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About This Trial
Vaginal washing is a common practice that many women perceive as hygienic. However, vaginal washing has been linked to adverse reproductive health outcomes including increased HIV acquisition risk. The mechanism linking vaginal washing to HIV risk remains unknown, but may be related to increased inflammation caused by intravaginal washing practices. The primary objective of this study is to test t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Reports vaginal washing beyond the introitus in the past week
* Female, aged 18-50
* Presence of a cervix
* Informed consent obtained and form signed
* HIV-seronegative
* Non-pregnant (urine β-hCG negative)
* Willing to abstain from sex for 14 days after biopsy
* Post-menarche…
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