Can a simple HPV test replace colposcopy for cervical cancer Follow-Up?
NCT ID NCT01051895
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to check for returning cervical pre-cancer after treatment: the standard colposcopy exam versus a high-risk HPV DNA test. Over 2,200 women who were treated for high-grade cervical lesions will be randomly assigned to one of the two follow-up methods. The goal is to see which approach is more sensitive at detecting persistent or recurrent disease, potentially making follow-up care simpler and more accessible.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high risk HPV DNA testing
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple HPV test is better than a colposcopy for catching returning cervical pre-cancer, potentially making follow-up easier and more accurate.
What could go wrong
This is a diagnostic comparison, not a treatment. The results may not change practice if HPV testing proves less effective or too costly. Also, the study is observational in nature, so it cannot prove that one strategy improves long-term health outcomes.
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Locations
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Centre de recherche du CHUM
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0A9, Canada