STAMP: STI screening with tampons

This trial aims to investigate whether tampons can be used to diagnose common sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia and gonorrhoea). To take part you should suspect or know that you have chlamydia or gonorrhoea. If you have recently tested positive your test result must be within the last 5 days.

Developing an effective and user-friendly way of testing for these infections using tampons could significantly improve women's health outcomes. As many women already use tampons on a monthly basis, using them in this way could increase testing uptake and enhance early detection and treatment of infections.

You will be compensated £25 for full participation. 

Sponsored by

Patrocinado por

Gesponsert von

Opdrachtgever:

Tampon Innovations which is a subsidiary of DAYE

Participants

Participantes

Teilnehmenden

Deelnemers:

210

People

Personen

Participate by

Participar mediante

Abschlussdatum

Uiterlijke Inschrijving:

January 31, 2025

31.1.2025

31.1.2025

31.1.2025

Study FAQs

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Who is the study for? 

Women who:

  • Are aged 25-65 
  • Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Are not participating in another clinical trial
  • Suspect or know that they have chlamydia or gonorrhoea based on any of the following:
    • Have a positive test for chlamydia or gonorrhoea in the last 5 days (with or without treatment)
    • Have had a recent exposure to chlamydia or gonorrhoea
    • Have symptoms of chlamydia or gonorrhoea

What is expected of me? 

  1. First, you will fill out a pre-screening questionnaire on this website to see if you are eligible to take part.
  2. If you are eligible, you will be sent more information about the trial.  If you are still willing to participate you will be asked to sign an informed consent form.
  3. Once you have consented to take part you will be sent the diagnostic tampon and self-swab to do at home, and will be asked to complete some questionnaires including some information about your medical history.
  4. You should use the diagnostic tampon and self-swab to take the samples according to the instructions provided in the trial kit as soon as you receive it.
  5. You should not be on your period when you have any of the samples taken.
  6. You should return the samples via the pre-paid postage label.
  7. If you have consented, you will be informed of the test results directly via email or text message. The results of these tests are experimental and you are advised to contact your health provider if you are concerned.

What is the benefit for me?

  • You will be compensated £25 for your participation.
  • If you provide consent, you can receive the results of your samples which may identify a positiveSTI result. Please note that these tests are experimental and you should contact your GP for medical care. Your GP will be notified in the event of a positive result if you provide consent for this communication.
  • Results of this trial may lead to women having access to an easier, more convenient method of testing for STIs in the future.

Complete questionnaire to get started.

Sign Up
Haga clic aquí para participar
Teilnehmen
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STAMP: STI screening with tampons

This trial aims to investigate whether tampons can be used to diagnose common sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia and gonorrhoea). To take part you should suspect or know that you have chlamydia or gonorrhoea. If you have recently tested positive your test result must be within the last 5 days.

Developing an effective and user-friendly way of testing for these infections using tampons could significantly improve women's health outcomes. As many women already use tampons on a monthly basis, using them in this way could increase testing uptake and enhance early detection and treatment of infections.

You will be compensated £25 for full participation. 

Click here to take part
Haga clic aquí para participar
Teilnehmen
Klik hier om deel te nemen

Study for

Estudio dirigido a

Zielgrupper der Studie

Onderzoek voor:

Women aged 25-65 with suspected or recently confirmed chlamydia or gonorrhoea (recent is a positive test within the last 5 days).

Sponsored by

Patrocinado por

Gesponsert von

Opdrachtgever:

Tampon Innovations which is a subsidiary of DAYE

Participants

Participantes

Teilnehmenden

Deelnemers:

210

People

Personen

Participate by

Participar mediante

Abschlussdatum

Duur van onderzoek:

January 31, 2025

31.1.2025

31.1.2025

31.1.2025

Who is the study for? 

¿A quién va dirigido el estudio?

Für wen ist die Studie geeignet?

Voor wie is het onderzoek bedoeld?

Women who:

  • Are aged 25-65 
  • Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Are not participating in another clinical trial
  • Suspect or know that they have chlamydia or gonorrhoea based on any of the following:
    • Have a positive test for chlamydia or gonorrhoea in the last 5 days (with or without treatment)
    • Have had a recent exposure to chlamydia or gonorrhoea
    • Have symptoms of chlamydia or gonorrhoea

What is expected of me? 

¿Qué se espera de mí?

Was wird von mir erwartet?

Wat wordt van mij verwacht?

  1. First, you will fill out a pre-screening questionnaire on this website to see if you are eligible to take part.
  2. If you are eligible, you will be sent more information about the trial.  If you are still willing to participate you will be asked to sign an informed consent form.
  3. Once you have consented to take part you will be sent the diagnostic tampon and self-swab to do at home, and will be asked to complete some questionnaires including some information about your medical history.
  4. You should use the diagnostic tampon and self-swab to take the samples according to the instructions provided in the trial kit as soon as you receive it.
  5. You should not be on your period when you have any of the samples taken.
  6. You should return the samples via the pre-paid postage label.
  7. If you have consented, you will be informed of the test results directly via email or text message. The results of these tests are experimental and you are advised to contact your health provider if you are concerned.
Contact our study team
STAMP@lindushealth.com

What is the benefit for me?

¿En qué me beneficia?

Welchen Nutzen habe ich davon?

Wat is het voordeel voor mij?

  • You will be compensated £25 for your participation.
  • If you provide consent, you can receive the results of your samples which may identify a positiveSTI result. Please note that these tests are experimental and you should contact your GP for medical care. Your GP will be notified in the event of a positive result if you provide consent for this communication.
  • Results of this trial may lead to women having access to an easier, more convenient method of testing for STIs in the future.

Complete this questionnaire to take part.

Fülle diesen Fragebogen aus, um herauszufinden, ob Du berechtigt bist

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