Can a smartphone app beat cervical cancer in rural kenya?
NCT ID NCT05848557
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a mobile app called mSaada that helps community health workers educate women, track screening, and send reminders for cervical cancer screening. The trial involves 6,000 women and health workers across 12 health facilities in western Kenya. The goal is to see if the app increases screening rates, treatment follow-up, and knowledge about cervical cancer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mSaada mobile health application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple mobile app can significantly boost cervical cancer screening rates and follow-up care in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a pilot and early-stage trial focused on feasibility and usability, not yet on clinical outcomes. The app may not work as well in real-world conditions or may not be adopted widely.
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Kenya Medical Research Institute
RECRUITINGKisumu, Kenya
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