Assessing oral HPV infection in women with positive PAP tests
Evaluation of the Prevalence and Type of Oral HPV Infection in Patients Who Are Positive to the PAP-test
University of Catania · NCT05949398
This study is testing how common oral HPV infections are in women over 18 who have had a positive PAP test to see what types of the virus they might have.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Catania (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Catania) |
| Trial ID | NCT05949398 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence and type distribution of oral HPV infection among women aged 18 and older who have tested positive on a PAP test. Participants will complete anamnestic questionnaires to gather sociodemographic and health-related data, followed by oral cavity inspections and exfoliative cytology tests at specific sites in the mouth. The samples collected will be analyzed for the presence of HPV DNA to determine the infection rates and types present in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who have received a positive result on a PAP test.
Not a fit: Patients who have a negative PAP test or are under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of oral HPV infection prevalence, potentially leading to improved screening and prevention strategies for affected women.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have indicated a growing interest in understanding HPV prevalence in various populations, suggesting potential for meaningful findings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients with positive PAP test; * Age ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Female patients with negative PAP test * Uncooperative patients * Patients with mental deficits * Age\<18 years
Where this trial is running
Catania
- AOU Policlinico G. Rodolico — Catania, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gaetano Isola — University of Catania
- Study coordinator: Gaetano Isola
- Email: gaetano.isola@unict.it
- Phone: 0953785652
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: HPV Infection