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NCT02898818 Vaginal and Oral Microbiome Crosstalk

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT02898818
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Turku University Hospital
Condition Healthy
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 520 participants
Start Date 2017-04-19
Primary Completion 2026-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
vaginal and oral swab sample, questionnairepapa smear

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 520 participants in total. It began in 2017-04-19 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

To study the vaginal and oral microbiome by swab samples. On selected cases, also papa smear will be studied.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * patients coming to Turku University Hospital Dermato-Venereology or Gynaecology Departments or to family planning clinics in The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland for previously mentioned reasons Exclusion Criteria: * those not meeting the criteria

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Niina K Hieta, MD, PhD

✉ niina.hieta@tyks.fi

📞 2-3131620

Principal Investigator

Niina K Hieta, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02898818 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02898818 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02898818 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at niina.hieta@tyks.fi for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02898818 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Turku, Finland.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02898818 clinical trial?

NCT02898818 is sponsored by Turku University Hospital. The principal investigator is Niina K Hieta, MD, PhD at specialist. The trial plans to enroll 520 participants.

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