15-Second pap test tweak could get more women screened for cervical cancer

NCT ID NCT06968871

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a small change to the standard Pap test: leaving the speculum in place for 15 extra seconds after the smear is done. The idea is that ending with a non-painful step may reduce how much pain women remember, making them more likely to come back for future screenings. Researchers will track 248 women over 3 years to see if this simple tweak improves participation in cervical cancer screening.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Modified Pap test (procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this low-cost tweak could make Pap tests less unpleasant and encourage more women to get screened regularly, potentially catching cervical cancer earlier.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 248 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The change is very small, so the impact on screening rates may be minimal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING METHODS

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Cancer Center
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Taipei, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital
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Taipei, 100, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital Beihu Branch
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Taipei, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
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Hsinchu, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch
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Douliu, Taiwan

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