Period blood may offer a needle-free HPV test — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07733557

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Samantha Batman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether human papillomavirus (HPV) can be accurately detected from menstrual blood collected at home. Participants who had a routine HPV test within the past 90 days will use a special kit to collect a menstrual blood sample. The results will be compared with their earlier clinical test to see if the two methods agree. If successful, menstrual blood sampling could become a noninvasive, convenient option for HPV screening.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Endometrics Menstrual Blood Collection Kit (a self-collection device for menstrual blood sampling)
What this could lead to: If menstrual blood testing proves accurate, it could offer a simpler, less invasive way to screen for HPV without a clinic visit.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants. The menstrual blood test may not match the accuracy of standard cervical HPV testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

human papilloma virus infection Infections

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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