New pap smear method could spot cervical cancer earlier in egyptian women
NCT ID NCT07250841
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a liquid-based Pap smear (ThinPrep) to screen 984 Egyptian women aged 25–60 for early signs of cervical cancer during routine gynecology visits. The goal was to see if this method could detect abnormal cells more effectively than standard approaches. Results will show how many women had precancerous changes, helping improve early detection in general clinics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Liquid-based Pap smear (ThinPrep)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support wider use of liquid-based Pap smears for early cervical cancer detection in routine gynecology clinics.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures detection rates, not whether screening reduces cancer deaths. Results may not apply outside Egypt.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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984 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Women aged 25-60 attending Kasr Al-Aini outpatient gynecology clinics and undergoing routine cervical screening using liquid-based cytology.
- Ages
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25 to 60 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: * Females aged 25-60 * Attending Kasr Al-Aini outpatient gynecology clinics * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * • Pregnancy * Prior hysterectomy * Existing cervical lesions * Previous CIN treatment in last 5 years
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kasr Al-Aini Hospital - Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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