Comparing NAAT Testing to Standard Methods for the Diagnosis of Vaginitis (VAST)

January 26, 2016 updated by: Harold Wiesenfeld, University of Pittsburgh

Comparing NAAT Testing to Standard Methods in Diagnosis of Vaginal Infections in the General Gynecology and Vulvovaginal Referral Offices.

Vaginitis is the most common condition encountered in the gynecologist's office and is most commonly caused by bacerial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). Establishing the correct etiology of symptomatic vaginitis can be challenging, and the evaluation of vaginitis by physicians is often substandard.

The investigators will determine whether NAAT testing will improve the diagnosis of vaginal infections including bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Several commercial nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) are available to identify causative organisms. One of these commercial tests has undergone validation published in a scientific journal, only in an STD clinic population. The primary outcome of this study is to compare NAAT diagnostic methods to traditional gold-standard tests for BV, VVC and TV in symptomatic and asymptomatic women in the general gynecology office as well as in a vulvovaginitis referral office. Addressing incorrect evaluation and diagnosis will lead to correct treatment for women suffering from vaginitis.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

300

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

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
        • Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Enrollments will include patients seeking care at Magee-Womens Hospital.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Female participants aged 18 and older

  2. Based on symptoms:

    • Symptomatic patients: with symptoms of vaginitis that include abnormal discharge, malodor, itching, irritation and / or discomfort
    • Asymptomatic controls: no vulvovaginal symptoms
  3. Willing to provide written informed consent for participation in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Use of oral antibiotics in the past 14 days
  2. Use of vaginal products or lubricant, vaginal intercourse, or douching in the last 24 hour

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Only

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Vaginal Infections (BV, VVC, trich)
NAAT testing Amsel criteria Nugent score yeast culture TV culture
Other: NAAT testing
comparison of NAAT testing for BV, VVC and trich to Amsel criteria, Nugent score, yeast culture and TV culture.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Diagnosis of Vaginal Infections
Time Frame: approximately 7 days
Compare the sensitivity and specificity of NAAT tests to Amsel criteria, Nugent score for bacterial vaginosis, yeast culture and TV culture in detecting BV, VVC, and trichomoniasis.
approximately 7 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Harold C Wiesenfeld, MD, CM, University of Pittsburgh

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

July 30, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 27, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 26, 2016

Last Verified

January 1, 2016

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • PRO14010349

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