New heat treatment and AI could revolutionize cervical cancer prevention
NCT ID NCT07461818
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study in El Salvador tests a new thermal ablation device (IRIS™) to treat cervical precancer and an AI algorithm to help decide who needs treatment. About 5,000 HPV-positive women aged 30-49 will receive the treatment and be followed for one year to see if the precancer is cured. The goal is to make screening and treatment faster and more effective.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- IRIS™ Thermal Ablation Device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more effective and efficient way to treat cervical precancer and triage HPV-positive women, potentially reducing cervical cancer rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-country study with no control group, so results may not apply elsewhere. The AI triage algorithm is still being tested and may not be accurate enough for widespread use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Basic Health International
RECRUITINGSan Salvador, San Salvador Department, El Salvador
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