Quick vaginal infection test could beat standard diagnosis

NCT ID NCT06438575

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Sharon L Hillier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a rapid point-of-care test (Xpert® Xpress MVP) helps doctors diagnose vaginal infections more accurately than usual methods. 351 women with symptoms like discharge or itching were randomly assigned to either usual care or the rapid test. Researchers then checked if the prescribed treatment matched CDC guidelines, and followed up after two weeks to assess satisfaction and symptom relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Xpert® Xpress MVP test
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a quick office test is better than usual methods for diagnosing vaginal infections, leading to more accurate treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 351 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all settings. The test may not outperform usual care in all cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial vaginosis Trichomonas vaginitis urogenital infection vaginitis vulvovaginal candidiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS TRICHOMONAS VAGINITIS VAGINITIS YEAST VAGINITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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