Menstrual product showdown: which is best for your vaginal bacteria?
NCT ID NCT06646185
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study will have 100 women in Peru, Cameroon, and Switzerland try pads, tampons, and cups for two menstrual cycles each. By analyzing vaginal bacteria samples, researchers hope to learn how different products affect the vaginal microbiome. The goal is to help women make informed choices about menstrual products.
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Centre de Recherche sur les Maladies Emergentes et Re-Emergentes
RECRUITINGYaoundé, Yaoundé, 3, Cameroon
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Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
RECRUITINGAllschwil, Allschwil, 4123, Switzerland
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Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana
RECRUITINGIquitos, Iquitos, 16007, Peru
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
menstrual pads, tampons, and menstrual cups
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help women choose menstrual products that support a healthy vaginal microbiome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with no control group. Results may not apply to all women or lead to clear recommendations.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.