TerminatedNot Applicable

Zinc Sulfate for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Stopped: Lack of recruitment

United States21 participantsStarted 2017-10-24

Plain-language summary

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is well established as the primary causative agent in both warts and cervical cancer. Although cervical high risk HPV (hrHPV) infections have a high rate of spontaneous resolution this takes time and the infection can cause cervical cells to progress to precancerous and cancerous lesions. Zinc has been shown to play a central role in immunity. This study is to determine if oral zinc sulfate can improve clearance rates of high risk HPV versus placebo.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Abnormal cytology of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) on Pap smear OR * Low-grade squamous intra epithelial lesions (LSIL) on Pap smear OR * Positive hrHPV on routine screening (positive HPV will be assumed to be high grade) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who proceed to excisional procedures (loop electrosurgical excision procedure or cold knife conization) * Pregnant patients * Breastfeeding patients * Immunocompromised patients

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

Clearance rates of high risk HPV

Timeframe: During 3 month treatment period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03404310

SponsorCorewell Health West

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-28

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