Fighting fear: social media aims to boost cervical cancer screening
NCT ID NCT01287871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a social media campaign called 'End Stigma End Fear, End Cervical Cancer' can reduce stigma and encourage Pap tests among 336 women in California and Trinidad. Participants are Black or Latina women aged 18-70 who have not had cancer and acknowledge needing a Pap test. The study measures changes in stigma and screening behavior after the campaign.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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336 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jan 2011
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Women will be included if they: 1. have not been diagnosed with any type of cancer 2. are between the ages of 18-70 3. self-identify as being African descended or Latina 4. are able to speak English and/or Spanish 5. acknowledge that a Pap test is currently needed Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cervical cancer is diagnosed only in women, therefore this study only includes women 2. Women who have been and/or are currently diagnosed with any type of cancer will be excluded 3. Women with other major medical conditions (e.g. stroke and degenerative illness) will be excluded 4. During the screening the level of symptomatology for depression and anxiety will be assessed. Women with severe depression and anxiety will be excluded, but appropriate psychological follow-up and referral will be provided 5. Women older than 70 years will be excluded
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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