Gonorrhea
MONDO:0004277A common sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted through vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. Infected individuals may be asymptomatic. Symptoms in males include burning sensation during urination, discharge from the penis, and painful swelling of the testes. Symptoms in females include painful urination, vaginal discharge, and vaginal bleeding between periods. If untreated, the infection may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.
Also known as: GC, Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, Crosti-gianotti syndrome, Gianotti Crosti syndrome, PAC, PAS, acrodermatitis, infantile lichenoid, acrodermatitis, papular infantile
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 49 tagged with Gonorrhea itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Gonorrhea
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Gonococcal bursitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal cervicitis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute gonococcal cervicitis 0 trials
- Chronic gonorrhea of cervix 0 trials
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Gonococcal conjunctivitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Ophthalmia neonatorum 0 trials
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Gonococcal cystitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal cystitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal endophthalmia 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Gonococcal iridocyclitis 0 trials
- Gonococcal keratitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal epididymo-orchitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal epididymo-orchitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal infection of joint 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Gonococcal synovitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal prostatitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal prostatitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal salpingitis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute gonococcal salpingitis 0 trials
- Chronic gonococcal salpingitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal seminal vesiculitis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Seminal vesicle acute gonorrhea 0 trials
- Seminal vesicle chronic gonorrhea 0 trials
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Gonococcal spondylitis 0 trials
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Gonococcal urethritis 0 trials
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Two-Drug combo targets HER2-Positive stomach cancer after First-Line failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether combining trastuzumab with retlirafusp alfa helps people with HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has worsened after standard first-line treatment. The trial enrolls about 35 adults whose tumors test HER2 2+ or 3+. Partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Henan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentler antibiotic beat gonorrhea without fueling superbugs?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares a single intravenous dose of temocillin to the standard ceftriaxone shot for treating gonorrhea. The goal is to see if temocillin works just as well while having less impact on the gut's healthy bacteria, which can help prevent the rise of drug-resista…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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One-Stop clinic aims to cut infections in veterans with opioid disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new care model for veterans with opioid use disorder that combines infectious disease screening and treatment with their usual medication-assisted therapy in a single appointment. The goal is to make it easier for veterans to get tested and treated for infectio…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can 'Queen Mothers' bring HIV testing to the doorstep?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether sex work managers, called queen mothers, can hand out and collect HIV self-tests and self-collected STI test kits at places where female sex workers meet and work in Lusaka. The study compares this peer-supported approach with the current standard …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pocket-sized HIV test could bring same-day diagnosis to community clinics
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether the GeneXpert system, a portable device that can run multiple tests, can accurately detect HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C, and HPV in community health centers and clinics. Researchers will compare its results to standard lab tests and track w…
Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New rapid STI test aims to cut treatment wait times
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a fast, point-of-care test for chlamydia and gonorrhea can reduce the time it takes for people to start antibiotics. Four hundred asymptomatic adults visiting a sexual health clinic will be randomly assigned to receive either the rapid test or a stand…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a single pill after sex stop STIs in women?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether taking a single dose of the antibiotic doxycycline within 24 hours of condomless sex can prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in women aged 18–35 at increased risk. Participants are randomly assi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home test kits could transform STI screening for sex workers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether providing home self-sampling kits for six sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help sex workers get tested more easily. Participants receive a kit to collect samples at home and return them by mail, along with a questionnaire about their backgrou…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study uses DNA to track hidden gonorrhea in partners
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will recruit 100 sexual partners of people diagnosed with gonorrhea. Researchers will take an extra throat swab to analyze all the bacteria and their genes using a technique called metagenomics. The goal is to find hidden infections, antibiotic resistance, and see how …
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can training clinics to be less stigmatizing boost HIV prevention?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether training healthcare providers to reduce stigma can increase the use of HIV and STI prevention services, like testing and preventive medications. It will involve 8 clinics in the Mississippi Delta and track changes in how often patients receive these servi…
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Free sexual health Check-Ups: will they satisfy young people?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how satisfied young people and those with low incomes are with free HIV and STI testing and counselling in Lucerne and Zurich. Around 1,800 participants will fill out a questionnaire after their visit. The goal is to see if these free services meet people's ne…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC