At-Home HPV test could save lives in underscreened appalachia

NCT ID NCT04411849

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether mailing HPV self-test kits to women in Appalachia who are behind on screening could increase cervical cancer detection. Over 800 women who hadn't had a Pap test in 3+ years or an HPV test in 5+ years took part. The goal was to see if self-testing at home makes it easier for women to get screened and catch problems early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

  • West Virginia University

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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