Bacterial Disease Study
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Description
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the ability of different types germs to cause an infection of gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause discomfort during urination, urethral discharge, or a drip of pus from the penis. This study will help us to learn about how gonorrhea works inside the body and what about the bacteria makes it infectious. We hope that we can use this knowledge to possibly develop a vaccine against gonorrhea.
Keywords:
Men's Health, Urinary
Category:
Drug or Biologic
Qualifications
Age
18 - 35 years
Gender
Male
Study Population
Healthy, non-HIV, male volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35.
Investigator
Marcia Hobbs
Research Professor
Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Recruitment Period End
April 1, 2020
Location
Primary Location
Clinical & Translational Research Center Inpatient Unit (CTRC)
Secondary Location
Clinical & Translational Research Center Outpatient Unit
Study Qualifications
Age Range 18 - 35 years
Participant qualification(s) Generally healthy male between 18-35; no history of sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV); easily able to be contacted via phone; able to stay in the research unit for 6 days in a row (may leave during the day); participants must be willing to avoid ALL sexual activity while in the study (about 3 weeks, until approved by the study doctor).
Not eligible if: History of: STIs, drug abuse, cancer, seizures, abnormal bleeding, heart disease or murmur, diseases of the immune system, psychiatric disorder not controlled by medication, urinary tract abnormality or surgery. You are not able to participate if you have taken antibiotics or steroids in the past 30 days or are currently taking certain medications. The study team can tell you more about which medications are okay to take during the study.
Number of Visits
- » 9 In person visit(s)
Screening visit, eligibility visit, 6 days in the research unit, follow up visit.
» 1 Remote visit(s)phone call
Participation Period
3 weeks
