N/A
Completed N=44
FDG Uptake in Vaginal Tampons is Due to Urine
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01215318 ↗Enrolled (actual)
44
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of FDG Positive Tampoons — 2; 10 FDG positive tampons
Summary
The etiology of FDG uptake in vaginal tampons during PET/CT examinations remains unclear and can potentially impair image interpretation.
The aim of this study is to determine the etiology of this artefact and identify potential means how to prevent it.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of FDG Positive Tampoons |
2; 10 | — |
| SECONDARY Tampon Position Relative to the Pubococcygeal Line |
5.9; 5.1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: premenopausal women with known or suspected malignancies who regularly used vaginal tampons during menstruation and thus were familiar with their use
Exclusion criteria: No cervical or genital carcinoma. No vaginal infection.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01215318). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.