Intravaginal Treatment of Disturbances of Vaginal Flora Among HIV Infected and Uninfected Women in Malawi
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this intervention is to find out whether intravaginal treatment with a gel
containing an antibiotic (metronidazole), compared to a similar placebo gel (without
antibiotic), can reduce the frequency of bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection
among African women who are HIV uninfected or HIV infected. The study will also determine the
effect of these vaginal gels on genitourinary symptoms.