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Uterine Cervical DysplasiaNCT04415840

Lugol's Solution in Addition to Acetic Acid During Colposcopy

An observational study of Uterine Cervical Dysplasia, run by Zydolab - Institute of Cytology and Immune Cytochemistry at 2 sites in Germany.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To assess the benefits of using Lugol's solution in addition to acetic acid during colposcopy in women with cervical dysplasia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Uterine Cervical Dysplasia
What is being tested?
acetic acid test and Lugol's solution test
How many people
323 participants
Where
2 sitesGermany
Study dates
31 May 2020to 1 Jul 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • Women only
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Non-pregnant women referred for colposcopy due to cervical abnormalities

Who may be able to join

  • women referred for colposcopy due to cervical abnormalities
  • written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • pregnant women
  • presence of a language barrier
  • history of conization or other treatments on the cervix uteri
  • iodine allergy

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Germany2 sites
  • Zydolab - Institute of Cytology and Immune Cytochemistry

    Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, 44137

  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Ruhr University Bochum

    Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 44265

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About this study

Official title: Benefits of Using Lugol's Solution in Addition to Acetic Acid During Colposcopy in Women With Cervical Dysplasia

To assess the benefits of using Lugol's solution in addition to acetic acid during colposcopy in women with cervical dysplasia.

Being tested
acetic acid test, Lugol's solution test
Keywords
cervical dysplasia, colposcopy, Lugol's solution, acetic acid
Medical subject headings
Uterine Cervical Dysplasia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • acetic acid testDiagnostic test

    using acetic acid to unmask dysplastic lesions on the cervix uteri

  • Lugol's solution testDiagnostic test

    using Lugol's solution after acetic acid test to unmask dysplastic lesions on the cervix uteri

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. additional identified dysplastic lesions on the cervix uteri due to the use of Lugol's Solution

    We count all the cases in which dysplastic lesions on the cervix uteri where identified due to the use

    Measured: 1 minute

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Sensitivity

    sensitivity of the examination (acetic acid + Lugol´s solution)

    Measured: 1 minute

  2. Specificity

    Specificity of the examination (acetic acid + Lugol´s solution)

    Measured: 1 minute

  3. PPV

    Positive predictive value of the examination (acetic acid + Lugol´s solution)

    Measured: 1 minute

  4. NPV

    Negative predictive value of the examination (acetic acid + Lugol´s solution)

    Measured: 1 minute

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Jun 2020
  2. Study start31 May 2020
  3. Primary completion25 May 2021
  4. Study completion1 Jul 2021

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
323 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04415840
Sponsor's protocol ID
COLPO-4
Status last verified
Apr 2021
First submitted
1 Jun 2020
Last updated
19 Jul 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Uterine Cervical Dysplasia, run by Zydolab - Institute of Cytology and Immune Cytochemistry at 2 sites in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

additional identified dysplastic lesions on the cervix uteri due to the use of Lugol's Solution (time frame: 1 minute). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jul 2022.

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