Self-swab Testing for STDs
(STAMP Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this interventional study is to provide more access to STI testing for patients who seek abortion care through telemedicine, particularly for those whose access to STI testing is otherwise limited. The main questions it aims to answer are:What is the acceptability, feasibility, and utilization of self-collected STI screening at the time of telemedicine medication abortion provision?How does the uptake of such a service among patients receiving telemedicine abortion care compare to the population of patients who seek in-person medication abortion care?What are the positivity rates for STIs in among patients receiving telemedicine medication abortion care compared to the positivity rates for a contemporaneous, in-clinic population?What is the average time to between testing and treatment for patients who test positive for an STI using the self-collection service?Researchers will compare the intervention group to a contemporaneous, in-clinic population on uptake of STI screening, as well as on positivity rates for the STIs tested.Participants will be asked to perform self-swab collection for STI testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomonas. They will be instructed to send their specimens to a lab using prepaid postage. Upon completion of sample collection and shipping, they will be asked to complete a survey assessing basic demographic information, as well as acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Patients who test positive for an STI will be promptly provided/referred to treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients over age 14 at the Queen Medical Center Options Clinic seeking a medication abortion via telemedicine, who either meet CDC guidelines for STI testing or want screening. Participants must speak and read English and be able to give informed consent.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants perform self-swab collection for STI testing and send specimens to the lab
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for test results and provided treatment if STI positive
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Self-swab collection PCR test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Queen's Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
University of Hawaii Foundation
Collaborator