CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

This study will test a new, low-cost HPV test that gives same-day results, allowing women to get screened and treated in one visit. Researchers will enroll 1,000 women in rural El Salvador to see if this approach reduces the number of women who miss follow-up care compared to the…

This study checks if testing for high-risk HPV before a subtotal hysterectomy (removing the uterus but keeping the cervix) can prevent cervical cancer. About 300 women scheduled for this surgery will get an HPV test; if positive, they'll have a cone biopsy to remove any precancer…

This study tests whether a culturally tailored mobile web app can help more Indigenous women get screened for cervical cancer. About 120 women from the Yankton Sioux Tribe, aged 25 to 65, who are overdue for screening will use the app or receive printed materials. The goal is to …

This study will send HPV self-sampling kits to the homes of 200 people aged 30–75 who are overdue for cervical cancer screening. The goal is to see if mailing the kit makes it easier and more convenient to get screened, and whether people find this approach acceptable. Participan…

This study tests a program that helps doctors improve cervical cancer screening and follow-up care. It will involve up to 80,000 patients in Boston, Florida, and Hawaii. The program combines education with quality improvement methods to make screening easier for both doctors and …

This study explores whether a text-message program and a mail-in HPV self-sampling kit can help women living with HIV who are overdue for cervical cancer screening get tested. Researchers will enroll 130 women and healthcare providers to see if the approach is feasible and accept…

This study tests whether watching a calming 360-degree nature video through a virtual reality headset during a Pap smear can lower pain and anxiety. About 60 women will be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to m…

This study tests whether personalized reminders help people get recommended follow-up care after cervical cancer screening. About 7,500 adults aged 21-70 who are due for follow-up will be randomly assigned to standard care, visit-based reminders, or reminders plus outreach. The g…

This study looks at whether daily social media posts can help women learn more about breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings. About 132 women in Turkey who have never been screened will take part. One group gets daily health tips on WhatsApp or Instagram for 8 weeks, w…

This study will test a culturally tailored educational program to encourage Syrian migrants in Turkey to get screened for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. About 30 participants will take part in the program, and their motivation and knowledge will be measured before and …

This study will see if a urine test for HPV is acceptable and effective for cervical cancer screening in community settings. About 8,600 women aged 26-65 will provide a urine sample at home or a clinic. If the test finds high-risk HPV, a follow-up DNA methylation test will be com…