Expression of Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus E6/E7 Protein in Tampon Self-Tests

August 12, 2008 updated by: University of Aarhus

The purpose of this study is to examine for HPV E6/E7 mRNA in tampon self-tests, and compare with the cytological and histological diagnoses.

Study Hypothesis: Expression of HPV E6/E7 mRNA in Tampon self-tests are a suitable alternative to the routine cervical smear.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

72

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Randers, Denmark, 8900
        • Region Hospital Randers

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

23 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

50 women in out-patient gynecological ward in account of cervical cell changes and 50 women in the national screening program for cervical cancer, included by their G.P.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women with cervical dysplasia been referred to conisation.
  • Women invited to cervical screening program and with only normal smear and normal smears in their history.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women not performing the tampon self-test before conisation.
  • Women not performing the tampon self-test at least 3 month after having a normal PAP-smear taken.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
A
Women with at least moderate dysplasia in biopsies from cervix uteri
B
Women with only normal PAP-smears

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Sensitivity and specificity of the HPV test of the material from the tampon self-test
Time Frame: Spring 2008
Spring 2008

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Aarhus

Investigators

  • Study Director: Hans Svanholm, Head of department, Region Hospital, Department of Pathology

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 6, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

September 10, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 13, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 12, 2008

Last Verified

August 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TP07-2351

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