Self-Sampling could boost cervical cancer screening for women with HIV
NCT ID NCT06800664
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 can be adopted by local clinics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (self-sampling, 3R model, patient navigators, and implementation support strategies)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make cervical cancer screening more accessible and routine for women with HIV in Ghana, potentially reducing cancer deaths in this high-risk group.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a direct treatment trial. Success depends on healthcare system adoption, and results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Cape Coast
RECRUITINGCape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
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