Genito-urinary medicine Urological and Genital Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Following informed consent, participants will be randomised to receive one of the following types of swab first:
1. To have a gonorrhoea Dacron tipped swab first
2. To have a chlamydia Rayon tipped sw
Sponsors
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All male patients over 16 attending the Genito-Urinary clinic during the study period and having swab tests will be invited to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who have passed urine within 2 hours of planned procedure (swab) 2. Subjects who have taken analgesics, anti-depressants or anti-epileptic drugs in the previous 24 hours
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The discomfort felt during urethral swab procedure after the first of 3 different swab types are used, will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (0-100mm) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The discomfort during the procedure using each of the other two types of swab using the Visual Analogue Scale (0-100mm) will be assessed. 2. Data on presence and severity of urethral symptoms prior to swab taking will be collected using the Data Collection form. 3. Data will also be collected on the identity of the HCW taking the swab and the presence of epithelial cells (a marker of an adequately taken swab) and polymorphonuclear cells (a marker of inflammation) in the specimen and voided urine after swabs. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed