PFAS effects on vaginal TLR expression
| Sponsor: |
Unfunded |
| Enrolling: |
Female Patients Only |
| Clinic Visits: |
2 |
| IRB Number: |
AAAV8051 |
| Contact: |
Camryn Petersen: 9177686399 / cp3338@cumc.columbia.edu |
We are seeking female menstruating subjects to determine the level of PFAS present in feminine hygiene products. We will ask subjects to provide both a used and unused tampon to measure levels of these chemicals.
Investigator
Norman Kleiman, PhD
| Have you used tampons during at least 1 of the last 3 menstrual cycles? |
Yes |
No |
| Do you typically use tampons during menstruation? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you willing to provide used tampons samples from an upcoming menstruation? |
Yes |
No |
| Can you store and transport the used tampons in a provided kit within 24 hours of use? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you willing to provide a finger-prick blood sample? |
Yes |
No |