New device could make pap smears more comfortable
NCT ID NCT04107181
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tests a new device called the Calla introducer for cervical cancer screening. Researchers want to see if women prefer it over the standard speculum used during Pap smears. About 305 healthy women aged 21-65 will participate. The goal is to improve comfort and screening experience.
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Duke University
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Introducer 'Calla' device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more comfortable cervical cancer screening experience, potentially increasing screening rates.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study focused on user preference, not on detecting cancer. The device may not be better than current methods.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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