CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

This study tests a program to help women living with HIV in Ghana get screened for cervical cancer more easily. The program includes self-sampling kits, patient navigators, and training for healthcare providers. Researchers want to see if these tools increase screening rates and …

This study tests a low-cost HPV test that can be done in one visit, so women get results and treatment on the same day. It aims to reduce the number of women lost to follow-up in cervical cancer screening programs. The study will enroll 1,000 women in remote areas of El Salvador.

This study tests whether offering a self-sampling kit for HPV in the emergency department can increase the number of people who get screened for cervical cancer. About 200 eligible individuals (ages 30-65 with a cervix) will be offered the kit while in the ED. The goal is to see …

This study is testing whether a special menstrual pad, called the Q-Pad, can accurately detect high-risk HPV from menstrual blood collected at home. About 450 people who need a colposcopy after an abnormal Pap or HPV test will use the pad during their period and mail it to a lab.…

This study in rural Cameroon tests whether having local communities design their own cervical cancer screening strategies works better than the usual hospital-based approach. Researchers will work with women in 7 villages to create tailored plans, while 7 other villages use stand…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can help more women in Occitanie, France, complete cervical cancer screening. About 3,000 women aged 30-65 who haven't been screened recently will be invited to use a self-sampling kit. The goal is to see if AI-assisted decision-ma…

This study tests a small change to the standard Pap test: leaving the speculum in place for 15 extra seconds after the smear is done. The idea is that ending with a non-painful step may reduce how much pain women remember, making them more likely to come back for future screening…

This study looks at whether hospitals in India are following standard guidelines for treating cervical cancer with radiation and chemotherapy. Researchers will review records from over 600 patients treated at multiple centers to see how often the recommended care is given. The go…

This study tests a program called DADA-LINK to help more women in Kenya get screened for cervical cancer. The program includes HPV self-sampling kits, a care navigator to guide patients, and a phone app to track care. About 1,980 women aged 25-49 will take part, and researchers w…

This study looks at ways to get more women aged 50 to 74 in Switzerland to screen for cervical cancer. Some women will receive a letter about screening, others will get a free at-home HPV test kit, and a third group will be observed without any reminder. The goal is to see which …

This study explores whether a simple at-home HPV test can help women in war-torn Ukraine get screened for cervical cancer. About 1,000 women aged 30-60 who haven't had a recent negative HPV test will receive a self-sampling kit. The goal is to see if this approach is practical an…

This study looks at two ways to screen for cervical cancer in women with HIV in Cameroon. One way sends self-collected samples to a central lab; the other uses a mobile team that tests and treats on the spot. Researchers want to see which approach helps more women complete all sc…

This study tests whether a single-visit approach to cervical cancer screening and treatment can reduce dropout rates among women living with HIV in Cameroon. Researchers will compare the current multi-visit system with a streamlined process that includes HPV testing and same-day …