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Study aim
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Investigating the effect of vaginal probiotic products in eliminating HPV virus in women
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Design
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This is a non-blinded randomized clinical trial with a parallel design and a control group. This randomized, phase 2-3 study will be conducted on at least 54 women with human papillomavirus. A simple random method is used for randomization and the participants are assigned to two intervention and control groups.
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Settings and conduct
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This study, which will be conducted at Imam Reza Hospital in Kermanshah, is non- blinded. First, a PCR test is performed for the participants in the laboratory by the resident, and high-risk patients with a positive HPV test result are included in the study.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Informed consent; Age 21-65 years; Married; Being in the follicular period of the menstrual cycle; Not having intercourse and not washing the vagina in the last 48 hours
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant, lactating, and smoking women; People who are considered sick based on clinical diagnosis but whose test results are negative; Using vaginal drugs such as creams, suppositories, and vaginal disinfectants in the last 48 hours; Suffering from certain diseases such as liver, heart, kidney disease, diabetes, central nervous system diseases, blood dyscrasias, immune system defects and known sexually transmitted diseases;
Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, antiprostaglandins, hormonal and immunosuppressive drugs, alcohol, and anticoagulant drugs during the last month.
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Intervention groups
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The intervention group will receive vaginal probiotic capsules (with the trade name Lacto vag, manufactured by the American Food and Drug Company, a pack of 30), two vaginal capsules per week for 6 months. The control group will receive routine treatment.
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Main outcome variables
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wet smear