Vaginal washing study for cervical health
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how vaginal washing (cleaning inside the vagina) might affect inflammation in the cervix. If you wash inside your vagina, you may be able to take part and help us learn more about its effects on your body.
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Who can take part
- You have washed inside your vagina (past the outer opening) in the last week.
- You are a woman between 18 and 50 years old.
- You still have your cervix (have not had a hysterectomy).
- You are not pregnant and do not have HIV.
- You are willing to avoid sex for 2 weeks after a small biopsy (sample) of cervical tissue.
- You are not currently on your period, and it has been at least 3 months since giving birth or you are not breastfeeding.
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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