DIY HPV test: could you skip the speculum?

NCT ID NCT05600283

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether women can collect their own vaginal samples to check for HPV (a virus that can cause cervical cancer). Researchers compared the accuracy of self-collected swabs to those taken by a doctor. The goal is to make screening easier and more accessible.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Minnesota

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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