Improving cervical sample collection in pregnancy
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study aims to find the best way to collect samples from the cervix during pregnancy. It may help improve future health tests for pregnant women.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- If pregnant: you are less than 30 weeks along.
- If not pregnant: you have had regular monthly periods.
- If pregnant: you have not had heavy bleeding (more than 5 days) in your first trimester.
- If pregnant: your water has not broken.
- If not pregnant: you are not currently on your period.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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