New study aims to improve cervical cancer detection in HIV-Positive women
NCT ID NCT06002126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares different HPV tests to find the best way to screen for cervical cancer in women living with HIV in Latin America. Over 1,000 participants will provide cervical, vaginal, and urine samples, plus undergo colposcopy and biopsies. The goal is to identify which test most accurately detects precancerous lesions, enabling same-day diagnosis and treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Xpert HPV test
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most accurate and practical HPV testing method to prevent cervical cancer in women with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute of Public Health, Mexico
Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62209, Mexico
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University of São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-911, Brazil
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