Citizen scientists unlock secrets of the vaginal microbiome
NCT ID NCT06912126
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand where the vaginal microbiome comes from and how it is passed between people. Researchers will recruit 500 participants in Belgium, including women and their close contacts, to provide swabs and samples over five years. The goal is to learn how these microbes are shared and how stable they are over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal how the vaginal microbiome is established and passed between people, pointing toward ways to improve women's health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct medical changes, and results depend on accurate self-sampling and long-term participation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Antwerp
RECRUITINGAntwerp, 2020, Belgium
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