Non-Invasive Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing in Women Seeking Emergency Contraception or Urine Pregnancy Testing

Non-Invasive Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing in Women Seeking Emergency Contraception or Urine Pregnancy Testing: Meeting the Needs of an At-Risk Population

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00978848

Enrollment

305

Registered

2009-09-17

Start date

2009-11-30

Completion date

2010-04-30

Last updated

2016-05-18

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Conditions

Chlamydia Trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, Trichomonas Vaginitis

Keywords

trichomonas, chlamydia, gonorrhea, emergency contraception, emergency contraception use

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and treatment rates of T. vaginalis, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae in women seeking emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing in the Magee-Womens Hospital outpatient clinic using a non-invasive urine STD test.

Detailed description

This study has three primary objectives: 1) to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis, C. trachomatis, and N. gonorrhoeae in women seeking emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing - a population likely at increased risk of acquiring STDs; 2) to determine the rate of successful treatment in women diagnosed with STDs in this venue.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

15 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Females at least age 15 at time of enrollment who are presenting at Magee-Womens Hospital for emergency contraception or urine pregnancy testing. * Ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

* Diagnosis and/or treatment for an STD within 4 weeks of enrollment in the study.

Countries

United States

Outcome results