Improving chlamydia testing accuracy for MSM and trans-women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance the accuracy of chlamydia testing in men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans-women by comparing two new pooling methods against traditional separate sample testing. Participants will provide self-taken throat and rectal swabs, which will be pooled to assess if this method can maintain or improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing costs. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of using a meatal sample instead of urine in pooled testing. The goal is to ensure more accessible and accurate testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years and over. Willing to perform self-taken swabs in addition to any clinician required swabs. Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Antibiotics taken in the past 14 days (excluding metronidazole). Previous participation in this trial

Where it's running

• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Janet Wilson, MB ChB — Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Study coordinator: Janet Wilson, MB ChB
• Email: janet-d.wilson@nhs.net
• Phone: 00 44 113 3920323

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.