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

University of Pittsburgh305 enrolled

Overview

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.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

305

Conditions

Trichomonas Vaginitis Chlamydia Trachomatis Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 15 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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