Condition: Effects of Menstrual Products on the Vaginal Microbiome · Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
A three-period crossover trial will study the effects of short-term use of 3 menstrual products (menstrual pad, tampon, menstrual cup) on the bacterial composition of the vaginal microbiome in three countries (Peru, Cameroon, and Switzerland). Each crossover period consists of two menstrual cycles, thus resulting in a 6-month trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 6 exposure sequences (different order of products per sequence); in each sequence, participants will adopt each menstrual product for 2 menstrual cycles. Participants will provide vaginal microbiome samples via self-sample swabs at 3 points during each menstrual cycle. Given the crossover design of the study, there is not a dedicated control group.
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Sonja Merten, MD MPH PhD · 0041-61-284-8387 · sonja.merten@swisstph.ch
Monica Ticlla, PhD · 0041-61-284-8387 · monicaroxana.ticllaccenhua@swisstph.ch
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| Centre de Recherche sur les Maladies Emergentes et Re-Emergentes | Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon | Recruiting |
| Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana | Iquitos, Iquitos, Peru | Recruiting |
| Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute | Allschwil, Allschwil, Switzerland | Recruiting |
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