Saliva and hair tests for detecting ovulation in healthy women
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether testing saliva and hair can help detect when ovulation happens in healthy women with regular periods. It involves wearing a smartwatch and providing samples over three months.
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Who can take part
- Women aged 18 to 40
- Body mass index (BMI) between 19.0 and 29.9
- Not using hormonal contraception, or using a copper IUD, or stopped hormonal contraception more than 3 months ago
- Regular menstrual cycles lasting 25 to 35 days, with less than 7 days variation
- Own a smartphone
- Work only during the day (no night or shift work)
- Hair longer than 5 cm (about 2 inches) and willing to provide a hair sample
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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