Preventing syphilis during pregnancy
Part of Genetic & congenital, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking an antibiotic (penicillin) during pregnancy can prevent syphilis infection in women who are at higher risk. If you are pregnant and have certain risk factors, this trial may help keep you and your baby safe from syphilis.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with a healthy, single baby.
- You have at least one risk factor for syphilis, such as a past sexually transmitted infection, HIV, being under 21, having a new partner or multiple partners, starting prenatal care late, or living in an area with high syphilis rates.
- You are not allergic to penicillin.
- You have negative test for syphilis at the start.
- You are willing to have sex during the study and get prenatal care at a study site.
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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