Prospective Collection of Female Specimens for Testing With Gen-Probe APTIMA (Registered Trademark) Assays

This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.
Verified November 2012 by Gen-Probe, Incorporated
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Gen-Probe, Incorporated
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01728103
First received: November 12, 2012
Last updated: November 13, 2012
Last verified: November 2012
  Purpose

The objective of this study is to obtain female first-catch urine, vaginal, cervical and endocervical swabs for testing with multiple APTIMA Assays on the Gen-Probe PANTHER® and TIGRIS® Systems.


Condition Intervention
Chlamydia Infections
Gonorrhea
Trichomonas Infections
Device: APTIMA® Trichomonas vaginalis & APTIMA® COMBO 2® Assays

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Prospective Collection of Female First-catch Urine, Vaginal Swab,Cervical, and Endocervical Swab Specimens for Testing With the APTIMA Assays

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Further study details as provided by Gen-Probe, Incorporated:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA from Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial and/or gonococcal and/or trichomonal urogenital disease [ Time Frame: approximately one year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Biospecimen Retention:   Samples With DNA

urine; endocervical and vaginal swabs


Estimated Enrollment: 2100
Estimated Study Completion Date: October 2013
Estimated Primary Completion Date: September 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
No Treatment Device: APTIMA® Trichomonas vaginalis & APTIMA® COMBO 2® Assays
In Vitro Diagnostic Assays

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   16 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Probability Sample
Study Population

Female subjects at least 16 years of age, with or without symptoms of sexually transmitted disease.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The subject is at least 16 years of age at the time of enrollment and is currently sexually active (has had penile/vaginal intercourse within the past 12 months)
  • The subject and/or legally authorized representative is willing to undergo the informed consent process prior to study participation (a minor will need the documented consent of his/her parent or legal guardian, unless the site has an institutional review board [IRB]-approved waiver for parental consent for minors)

In addition, the subject must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • The subject reports symptoms consistent with a suspected sexually transmissible infection (STI) such as abnormal discharge, genital itching, pain/discomfort during sexual intercourse or urination, and/or lower abdominal discomfort
  • Subject is asymptomatic and known to be partners with, or a contact of, a person with a confirmed or suspected STI(s)
  • Subject is asymptomatic and undergoing screening evaluation for possible STIs
  • Subject is asymptomatic and undergoing a routine examination with a pelvic examination

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The subject took antibiotic medications within the last 21 days
  • Subject already participated in this study
  • Subject has a history of illness that the principal investigator (PI) or designee considers could interfere with or affect the conduct, results, and/or completion of the clinical trial
  • Subject has a history of illness that the PI or designee considers could create an unacceptable risk to the subject if enrolled
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01728103

Contacts
Contact: Patty Law, MS 858-731-5919 patty.law@hologic.com

Sponsors and Collaborators
Gen-Probe, Incorporated
Investigators
Study Director: Jennifer Reid, PhD Gen-Probe, Incorporated
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Gen-Probe, Incorporated
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01728103     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: ATVTS-US12-001, AC2PS-US12-002, ATVPS-US12-001, ATVTS-US12-003
Study First Received: November 12, 2012
Last Updated: November 13, 2012
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia Infections
Trichomonas Infections
Chlamydiaceae Infections
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Infection
Genital Diseases, Male
Genital Diseases, Female
Neisseriaceae Infections
Protozoan Infections
Parasitic Diseases

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