Pee test could replace pap smear for some women

This study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participants received a kit to collect a urine sample at home and mail it to a lab. If the test was positive for high-risk HPV, they were urged to follow up with a doctor for a Pap smear. The study aimed to see if this at-home option would boost screening participation, especially among women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available.