At-Home HPV test boosts cancer screening in minority women

NCT ID NCT03898167

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether mailing HPV self-test kits to women who rarely or never get screened for cervical cancer could increase participation. Over 2,400 underserved minority women in Texas received either a mailed kit or usual care. The goal was to see if at-home testing makes screening easier and more accessible.

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Locations

  • Harris Health System

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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