HPV

This study tested whether a heated probe applied to the cervix (thermal ablation) can help clear persistent HPV infection in women aged 40 and older. A total of 131 women with long-lasting HPV were randomly assigned to receive the treatment or no treatment, and their HPV status w…

This trial tests whether text messages to parents and a brief training for healthcare providers can increase HPV vaccination rates among 11- and 12-year-olds. The study involves over 8,000 adolescents and their parents across Florida clinics. Some clinics will use both interventi…

This study tests if giving the HPV vaccine to children at age 9-10, instead of the usual 11-12, leads to more kids getting fully vaccinated before they are exposed to the virus. The goal is to prevent HPV-related cancers later in life. About 3,100 children in Colorado and Califor…

This completed pilot study enrolled 101 transgender women and men who have sex with men to see how acceptable the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is in these groups. Participants received three doses over six months, and researchers tracked how many completed the series and how common a…

This study tested a community-based campaign to increase HPV prevention among 350 mother-daughter pairs in Nigeria. The goal was to get more girls ages 9-14 vaccinated against HPV and more mothers ages 30-65 to do a simple self-test for HPV. The campaign used crowdsourcing to fin…

This study tested a program called Elimisha HPV, designed to reduce stigma and increase cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kenya. The program included simple educational scripts, a video addressing fears, and peer support. Nearly 1,000 women participated, an…