Pocket-Sized AI device could revolutionize cervical cancer screening in kenya
NCT ID NCT06458062
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a small, AI-powered camera called the Pocket colposcope to see if it can accurately detect early signs of cervical cancer in women who have tested positive for HPV. About 1,054 women in Kenya will use the device during a routine exam. The goal is to find a simpler, more affordable way to screen for cervical cancer in areas with limited resources.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,079 people
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- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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25 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 30 years old and ≤ 64 years old; or Age ≥ 25 years old if women living with HIV (WLWH) 2. Sex: Female 3. Positive HPV test within past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant women (cannot perform a cervical biopsy on a patient who is pregnant unless absolutely indicated) 2. Women with a negative HPV test within the past 9 months 3. Patients incapable of giving informed consent 4. Women with a history of cervical cancer 5. Pelvic exam concerning for cervical cancer or cervical infection 6. History of hysterectomy
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Locations
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Kenya Medical Research Institute
RECRUITINGNairobi, Kenya
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