Could a DIY swab replace the speculum for cervical cancer screening?
NCT ID NCT06498661
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study compares the accuracy of self-collected vaginal samples versus clinician-collected cervical samples for HPV testing in 750 people referred for colposcopy or cervical procedures. The goal is to see if self-collection is a reliable alternative to traditional pelvic exams, which could make screening easier and more accessible. The trial is part of a larger initiative to support FDA review of self-collection methods for cervical cancer prevention.
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Locations
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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Louisiana State University Health Science Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center-Einstein Campus
The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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UPMC-Magee Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-UC Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of New Mexico Cancer Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico
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VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Self-collected vaginal sample for HPV testing
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make cervical cancer screening more accessible and comfortable, potentially increasing screening rates and catching pre-cancers earlier.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage accuracy study, not a treatment trial. Self-collection may not be as sensitive as clinician-collected samples, and results may not apply to all populations or settings.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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