Trichomoniasis

This study compares two oral treatments for trichomonas, a common sexually transmitted infection. About 1,200 women and men with a positive test will receive either a single dose of secnidazole or multiple doses of metronidazole over several days. The goal is to see which approac…

This study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…

This study will test a new diagnostic device called the Nanopath assay, which aims to quickly detect bacteria or yeast causing vaginitis. Up to 1000 women with symptoms like itching or discharge will provide vaginal swab samples, either collected by a clinician or themselves. The…

This study in Botswana tests whether offering sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing alongside HIV prevention medication (PrEP) helps more pregnant women start and continue using PrEP. About 600 pregnant women without HIV will be split into two groups: one gets standard car…

This study in Uganda tests whether adding lab tests for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to standard HIV risk screening helps more women start and stick with PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 4,500 HIV-negative women aged 15-39 will be randomly assigned to …

This small study tests a bracelet called Keen2 that detects hair-pulling episodes in adults with trichotillomania. For 8 weeks, participants wear the device and log what they were doing or feeling when pulling occurred. The bracelet then sends personalized alerts to help them use…