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Vaginal Ecosystem and Network in the United States Study
Sponsor: Vaginal Biome Science
Summary
The central premise of this study is that the intricate balance and diversity of the vaginal microbiome plays a pivotal role in the onset, progression, and severity of various gynecological conditions. Specifically, the research aims to investigate how imbalances in microbial communities, such as the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria or the depletion of beneficial ones, are linked to conditions like Bacterial Vaginosis, Candidiasis, Urinary Tract Infections, Vaginal Atrophy, and others. By employing PCR testing and the outcomes of next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the microbiome, the study seeks to identify distinct microbial profiles and patterns that are characteristic of each condition. This nuanced understanding is expected to lead to more accurate and early diagnosis, facilitating personalized and effective treatment strategies that go beyond the conventional, often indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
Official title: Comprehensive Registry and PCR Analysis of the Vaginal Microbiome in Women: Data Collection in Healthy and Diseased States
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 89 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3250
Start Date
2024-05-16
Completion Date
2028-05-15
Last Updated
2025-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Vaginal Swab Collection
Vaginal Swab Collection
Locations (21)
Women's Pelvic Health Center
Fullerton, California, United States
Claris Health
Los Angeles, California, United States
University of California Los Angeles Department of Radiation Oncology
Los Angeles, California, United States
Pelvic Pain Rehab
Pasadena, California, United States
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Rachel Rubin MD PLLC
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Dr. Christina Enzmann at Easton Advanced Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine
Easton, Maryland, United States
Empowered Midwifery and Wellness LLC
Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
Xena Health
Henderson, Nevada, United States
Empire OBGYN
Kenmore, New York, United States
Gary H Goldman, MD
New York, New York, United States
Camel City Women's Wellness
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
UH Hospitals
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Northwest Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Haven Center for Sexual Medicine & Vulvovaginal Disorders
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Center of the Health
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Amber Wellness Group
Portland, Oregon, United States
Center for Pelvic Medicine
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States
North Houston Gynecologic Oncology Surgeons, PLLC
Shenandoah, Texas, United States
Hello Climax
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada