Studying Self-Collection of Pap Smears to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening
NCT04093388 · RecruitingThis study looks at whether women can accurately collect their own Pap smears. It compares self-collected Pap smears to those done by healthcare providers. The goal is to see if self-collection works just as well. This could help improve cervical cancer screening rates, especially in rural areas of Alabama.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 3 locations in the United States. All of them are currently recruiting.
United States3 locations · 3 recruiting
- Cahaba Medical CareCentreville, AlabamaRecruiting
- Cahaba Medical Care - EnsleyBirmingham, AlabamaRecruiting
- Cahaba Medical Care - West EndBirmingham, AlabamaRecruiting
Who can join
Women aged 21 to 65 can join if they need routine cervical cancer screening. Those with a history of cervical cancer or a positive Pap smear, or who have had a total hysterectomy, cannot join. The research team will confirm eligibility for each person.
What happens during the trial
Participants will take part in both types of Pap smears on the same day. They will do a self-collected Pap smear and also have a traditional Pap smear done by a healthcare provider. The study will look at how well both methods match in terms of accuracy.
The trial team
The trial is led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. John B Waits is the principal investigator. Other collaborators include the Cahaba Medical Care Foundation and Laboratory Corporation of America.
Important dates
The trial started on April 26, 2021, and is currently enrolling new participants. It is expected to finish by June 30, 2027.
Additional information
This trial is labeled as NCT04093388. It is not a drug trial and is focused on a diagnostic test. The study aims to include 250 participants.
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