Smarter screening: could a simple score reduce unnecessary biopsies?

NCT ID NCT05870787

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new colposcopy method that uses a scoring system (Swede score) to better diagnose cervical precancer in women with abnormal screening results. Researchers enrolled 929 women referred for colposcopy to see if the scoring system could accurately identify precancer and safely reduce the number of biopsies needed. The goal is to improve diagnosis while avoiding unnecessary procedures.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Swede score colposcopy (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to: If successful, this scoring system could make cervical precancer diagnosis more accurate and reduce the need for multiple biopsies.
What could go wrong: This is a completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The scoring system may not be adopted widely or may not perform as well in other populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer cervical intraepithelial neoplasia cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 cervix disorder dysplasia of cervix Uterine Cervical Neoplasms uterine cervix neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL CANCER CERVICAL DISEASE CERVICAL DYSPLASIA CERVICAL LESION CERVICAL NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guldberg Kvindeklinik

Fredericia, Fredericia, 7000, Denmark
Gødstrup Regional Hospital

Herning, Herning, 7400, Denmark
Horsens Gynækologisk Klinik

Horsens, Horsens, 8700, Denmark
Horsens Regional Hospital

Horsens, Horsens, 8700, Denmark
Odense Univeristy Hospital

Odense, Odense, 5000, Denmark
Randers Regional Hospital

Randers, Randers, 8900, Denmark
Viborg Regional Hospital

Viborg, Viborg, 8800, Denmark

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