Mobile team vs. lab: which HPV screening strategy works best for women with HIV?
NCT ID NCT07181278
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two ways to screen for cervical cancer in women with HIV in Cameroon. One way sends self-collected samples to a central lab; the other uses a mobile team that tests and treats on the spot. Researchers want to see which approach helps more women complete all screening steps. About 1,180 women aged 25 to 49 will take part.
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 show that a mobile team offering same-day HPV testing and treatment is more effective than sending samples to a central lab, helping more women complete screening.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study comparing two existing strategies, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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About 1,180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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25 to 49 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Women * HIV infection * Age between 25 and 49 years old * Receiving or starting ARV treatment * Agreeing to participate in the study and having signed the consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current pregnancy * Hysterectomy * Treatment of cervical lesions within 12 months * Expected follow-up difficulties: planned absence that could interfere with the participation in the study (e.g., travel abroad, relocation, imminent transfer, etc.); * Any pathology or concomitant treatment which, in the opinion of the investigators, contraindicates participation or prevents satisfactory participation in the study Deferred inclusion if * menstrual bleeding * Postpartum (\<12 weeks after delivery) * Clinical signs of cervical or pelvic infection
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
6 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bafoussam Baptist Hospital
RECRUITINGBafoussam, Cameroon
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Bandjoun District Hospital
RECRUITINGBandjoun, Cameroon
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Bingo Hospital
RECRUITINGBafoussam, Cameroon
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Centre Médical Spécialisé ACHA
RECRUITINGBafoussam, Cameroon
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Foumbot District Hospital
RECRUITINGFoumbot, Cameroon
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Hôpital Régional Annexe
RECRUITINGBafoussam, Cameroon
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