Natural History of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections in Mid-Adult Women (WHIM)
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease, Women's Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases, Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 30 - 50 |
| Updated: | 11/23/2013 |
| Start Date: | February 2011 |
| End Date: | December 2012 |
| Contact: | Sandra O'Reilly, BS |
| Email: | hhhstudy@uw.edu |
| Phone: | 206-543-3327 |
Natural History of HPV Infections in Mid-Adult Women
The purpose of this study is to determine rates of oral and genital human papillomavirus
(HPV) infections, and look at risk factors for HPV infection in healthy mid-adult women.
The investigators propose a longitudinal study of 500 women in order to determine rates and
risk factors for HPV infections in 30-50 year old women. Participants will be followed for
6 months and will be asked to complete online questionnaires on their health, sexual
behavior, HPV vaccinations, and cervical cancer screening. The investigators will ask
participants to self-collect monthly vaginal swab samples and self-collect 2 oral swab
samples. Women will also be asked to provide 2 blood samples. All swab samples will be
tested for type-specific HPV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) using a polymerase chain reaction
(PCR)-based assay, blood samples will be tested for HPV antibodies.
Inclusion Criteria:
- affiliated with the University of Washington (student, staff, faculty)
- willing to self-collect vaginal samples at home for HPV testing
- able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnant
- have had hysterectomy
- serious medical condition which prevents completion of activities of daily living
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