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Gentler cervical screening tool tested, but study cut short

NCT ID NCT04000477

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two devices used to collect tissue from the cervix during screening for cervical cancer: the standard Kevorkian curette and a softer cytobrush. The goal was to see if the cytobrush causes less pain while still getting enough cells for diagnosis. Only 3 women were enrolled before the study was stopped, so no firm conclusions can be drawn.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cytobrush and Kevorkian curette (medical devices)
What this could lead to
If the cytobrush works as well as the curette but causes less pain, it could become a more comfortable option for cervical screening procedures.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 3 participants, so results are very limited and may not be reliable. The cytobrush might also fail to collect enough tissue for diagnosis.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

3 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2019

Finished

Nov 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women followed for a cervical pathology requiring endocervical curettage: * AGC type (glandular cell atypia) with positive HPV test * Frottis ASC-H, LSIL, ASCUS HPV + with non-contributive colposcopy (ZT3) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman * Women under the age of 25 or over 65 * Stenosis of the neck complete or tight not allowing the possible insertion of a curette (inadequate size cervical orifice and material) * Presence of a vaginal lesion on colposcopic examination

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

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Cervical cancer Pathological screening smear

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de gynécologie endocrinienne et médecine de la reproduction

    Lille, France

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