30
Participants
Start Date
August 29, 2025
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2026
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2027
Vaginal DNA swab, microbiome swab and pH test
Participants will receive up to three at-home collection kits with a vaginal swab for DNA collection, a vaginal swab for microbiome sampling, a vaginal pH testing kit, and instructions on how to perform the sample collection. Vaginal DNA will be collected using Zymo DNA/RNA Shield, vaginal microbiome DNA will be collected using Genotek OMNIgene, and vaginal pH will be collected using GYNEX pHem-Alert. Those with abnormal findings will be referred to a gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist for appropriate clinical assessment. Those with negative pathology will remain in the study. The self-collection will be repeated up to two more times, at eight-to-nine-month intervals, up to three successful self-collections.
RECRUITING
VGH Research Pavilion, Vancouver
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
OTHER
University of British Columbia
OTHER