Could Self-Sampling revolutionize cervical cancer screening?

NCT ID NCT07758140

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial evaluates whether a new self-collection device, Mia by XytoTest, can be used effectively by people to collect their own vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening. The study compares the accuracy of these self-collected samples against clinician-collected samples for detecting high-risk HPV, the virus that causes most cervical cancers. Participants include women aged 25 to 65 with an intact cervix, including those at higher risk due to prior abnormal results. If the device works well, it could offer a more private and convenient screening option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Mia by XytoTest, a self-collection device for vaginal specimens
What this could lead to
If successful, this could enable at-home or clinic-based self-sampling for cervical cancer screening, making it more accessible and comfortable for many people.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and focuses on agreement with clinician-collected samples, not long-term cancer outcomes. Self-collection may not always yield enough cells, and results may not generalize to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ASR Arizona CGA

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

  • ASR Idaho CGI

    RECRUITING

    Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States

  • Altus Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Lake Worth, Florida, 33461, United States

  • Boeson Research - Great Falls

    RECRUITING

    Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States

  • El Centro de Corazon

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77012, United States

  • Innovo-Wilmington Health

    RECRUITING

    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States

  • Integrated Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States

  • Lyndhurst Clinical Research (Unified)

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

  • National Eagle Research

    RECRUITING

    Lynnwood, Washington, 98036, United States

  • Unified Women's Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

  • Zenacare Research

    RECRUITING

    North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169, United States

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