About this trial
The aim of this study is to develop robust analytical protocols for the monitoring of vaccine induced immunity against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in first-void urine samples and to examine fluctuations of urinary HPV-specific antibodies and potential normalization markers in different cohorts.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Vaccinated with either the Cervarix, Gardasil or Gardasil9 HPV-vaccine and able to present vaccination booklet or another official document proving this.
Able to understand the information brochure and what the study is about.
Willing to give informed consent to contact his/her general practitioner and/or gynecologist to access details on their HPV vaccination schedule and, in case a woman within the screening population, cervical cancer screening results (smears, HPV tests, colposcopy, biopsy).
Disqualifiers
Participating in another clinical trial at the same time of participating in this study.
Women that underwent hysterectomy or were treated for cervical (pre)cancer lesions within the six months prior to study enrolment.
Pregnant women.
Being positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Sampling
Treatment groups
6
Treatment groupsSee each treatment group below.
Sponsors and collaborators
Universiteit Antwerpen
Lead sponsor
University Hospital, Antwerp
Collaborator