VVC Sampling Study for Analysis Validation (NCT05327192) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
VVC Sampling Study for Analysis Validation
United Kingdom10 participantsStarted 2022-05-12
Plain-language summary
This is a biomarker multi-centre study to validate an extraction method of fungal and bacterial DNA extracted from vaginal swabs from adult women with confirmed VVC.
The study population will consist of post-menarchal, pre-menopausal females, 18 years or older, seeking care for VVC symptoms.
Vaginal samples will be examined under a microscope for yeast forms (hyphae or pseudohyphae) or budding yeast. If the Investigator assesses that the patient has VVC, based on examination and the potassium hydroxide (KOH) test, two vaginal secretion samples will be collected by a vaginal swab. One sample will be cultured to verify the presence of Candida and the other will be used for sequencing analysis of the vaginal microbiome.
Samples from a total of 10 women are planned to be taken.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult women aged 18 years or older
. Diagnosis of VVC, defined as having a white or creamy vaginal discharge plus the following findings:
. At least 2 of the following signs and symptoms of VVC that are characterized as at least moderate: itching, burning, irritation, edema, redness, or excoriation.
. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) or saline preparation from the inflamed vaginal mucosa or secretions revealing yeast forms (hyphae or pseudohyphae) or budding yeasts.
. Having decisional capacity and providing written informed consent
. Signed informed consent and willing and able to comply with all study requirements
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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Correlation between vaginal sample DNA sequencing and VVC confirmed by clinical diagnosis and culture.