New study aims to improve cervical cancer screening for women in botswana
NCT ID NCT04242823
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study evaluates different cervical cancer screening methods using HPV testing in Botswana, involving 3000 women aged 25 and older. Researchers compare HPV genotype restriction with visual inspection to find the most accurate way to detect high-grade cervical dysplasia. The goal is to improve screening, especially for women living with HIV, and make it more feasible in low-resource settings.
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 effective and affordable cervical cancer screening programs in low- and middle-income countries, especially for women living with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and the screening methods may not be widely adopted.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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3,000 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 100 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cis-gender female or transgender male (must have a cervix) 2. ≥25 years of age 3. Competent to understand study procedures and give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Currently pregnant (as diagnostic procedures for cervical cancer are often deferred during pregnancy) 2. Previous hysterectomy 3. Previous diagnosis of cervical cancer
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bamalete Lutheran Hospital
Ramotswa, Botswana
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