Period pads could replace pap smears: At-Home HPV test under study
NCT ID NCT07281599
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a special menstrual pad, called the Q-Pad, can accurately detect high-risk HPV from menstrual blood collected at home. About 450 people who need a colposcopy after an abnormal Pap or HPV test will use the pad during their period and mail it to a lab. The results will be compared to standard cervical samples and biopsies to see if the at-home test is reliable and easy to use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Q-Pad hrHPV Test System (a menstrual pad with a removable collection strip for at-home sampling)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a convenient, at-home way to screen for cervical precancer, potentially increasing screening access and early detection.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 450 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The test's accuracy compared to standard methods is still unproven, and home collection errors could affect reliability.
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Planned Parenthood Association of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84102, United States
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Planned Parenthood North Central States
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55408, United States
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH)
RECRUITINGAkron, Ohio, 44302, United States
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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States
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