Effectiveness Study of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines to Prevent Recurrence of Genital Warts (NCT02750202) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Effectiveness Study of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines to Prevent Recurrence of Genital Warts
South Africa52 participantsStarted 2018-07-01
Plain-language summary
Large genital warts are frequently diagnosed in general gynaecology and oncology clinics in South Africa. Medical and destructive therapy for small warts is generally very effective, however unique problems posed by large or extensive genital warts are not so easily solved and treatment of affected patients remains very challenging. Recurrences are common especially among immune-compromised women. This study will test whether giving the quadrivalent human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to women with extensive genital warts prior to surgical treatment will improve outcomes. Investigators hypothesize that pre-treatment with HPV vaccine can play a role in the control of both malignant and benign HPV disease in women with and without HIV infection through stimulation of the antibody response. In addition, HPV types and other associated diseases will be studied in women receiving HPV vaccine and placebo.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patient \> 16 years
* Presence of vulvo vaginal genital warts: largest tumour diameter \> 3 cm OR Tumour on labia minora and labia majora OR bilateral \> 1 cm each side OR Tumour in vagina/cervix as well as on vulva \> 1 cm lesion each
* HIV negative or HIV infected and CD4 ≥ 300 cells/mm3 OR viral load controlled OR anti retro-viral (ARV) compliant \> 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant of planned pregnancy within 6 months
* Not able to comprehend study method or not able to attend all study visits
* Previous HPV vaccination
* Active known opportunistic infection or malignancy including Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP),Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), oesophageal Candida or Kaposi sarcoma or lymphoma
* Known allergy to vaccines or content of vaccine
* Previous radiation for genital warts
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in the Maximum Size of the Genital Wart Lesion Over the Trial Period (as Measured in mm)