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Self-sampling for cervical cancer screening could make testing easier and more accessible

NCT ID NCT05092022

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether offering a self-sampling HPV test at a clinic increases the number of women who get screened for cervical cancer. Women who are due for screening can choose between a self-sampled test, a clinician-sampled test, or no screening. The study measures how many women accept and complete the self-sampled test, and whether overall screening rates improve.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Evalyn Self-Sampling Brush
What this could lead to
If successful, offering self-sampling could make cervical cancer screening more accessible and convenient, potentially increasing screening rates and catching more cases early.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Self-sampling may not be as accurate as clinician-sampled tests, and some women may still prefer the standard method.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph's

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    Reading, Pennsylvania, 19605, United States

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