New devices could revolutionize cervical cancer screening in africa
NCT ID NCT05372484
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study in Mozambique is testing two new technologies to improve cervical cancer screening and diagnosis. Researchers will compare a rapid HPV test and a special imaging device against standard methods in about 678 women. The goal is to find faster, more accurate ways to detect cervical cancer, especially in areas with limited resources.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more accurate and accessible screening tools for cervical cancer in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The new technologies may not prove more accurate than current methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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José Macamo General Hospital and Health Center
RECRUITINGMaputo, 1106, Mozambique
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Maputo Central Hospital
RECRUITINGMaputo, 1106, Mozambique
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Mavalane Hospital and Health Center
RECRUITINGMaputo, 1108, Mozambique
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