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NCT02416154 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Expression of IFN-epsilon in the Female Reproductive Tract

A clinical trial, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
32
Enrollment target

NCT02416154: Completed study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

NCT02416154 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02416154 has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
32 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The proposed study aims to determine the expression of Interferon-ε (IFNε) in the female genital tract, which has never been mapped before in humans. High expression in other mammalian female reproductive tract (FRT) has been suggested to be important in anti-sexually transmitted infection (STI)/HIV immunity and its expression decreases with progestogen treatment. Future studies are planned to understand if hormonal contraceptives affect the presence of interferon in the healthy female genital tract, potentially changing the risk of for STI and HIV.

Primary Outcome

Interferon epsilon expression will be assessed in the female reproductive tract and blood in women in the follicular phase of menses vs the luteal phase of menses in this cross-sectional study.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Reproductive tract and blood sampling

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 32 participants
Start Date 2015-07
Est. Completion 2020-05
University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the finished NCT02416154 record still lists

NCT02416154 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 32 participants, a relatively small participant target.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Reproductive tract and blood sampling is the first listed.

NCT02416154 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02416154 about?

NCT02416154 is a clinical study titled "Expression of IFN-epsilon in the Female Reproductive Tract". The proposed study aims to determine the expression of Interferon-ε (IFNε) in the female genital tract, which has never been mapped before in humans. High expression in other mammalian female reproductive tract (FRT) has been suggested to be important in anti-sexually transmitted infection (STI)/HIV...

What is the current status of trial NCT02416154?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2015-07. Estimated completion is 2020-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02416154?

The interventions under investigation include: Reproductive tract and blood sampling (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02416154?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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