Could a common hygiene habit raise HIV risk?
NCT ID NCT06615232
First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether stopping vaginal washing can lower inflammation in the cervix, which may reduce the risk of getting HIV. Researchers will compare women who stop washing to those who continue, measuring immune cells and protective bacteria. The goal is to understand the link between this common practice and reproductive health.
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Pwani Research Center
RECRUITINGMombasa, Kenya
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