Cystic fibrosis and HPV: new study aims to protect Women's health
NCT ID NCT03052556
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how common human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and abnormal cervical cells are in women with cystic fibrosis (CF). Researchers tested 85 women using Pap smears and HPV DNA tests. The goal was to understand infection rates and how long the virus lasts, so doctors can improve screening and encourage HPV vaccination for women with CF.
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 study could lead to better cervical screening guidelines and greater awareness of HPV vaccination for women with cystic fibrosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (85 women) that only measures infection rates, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all women with cystic fibrosis.
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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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85 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2017
- Finished
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Sep 2019
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Female with Cystic fibrosis * Age 18 years or older * transplanted or non-transplanted * Accepting the principle of a gynecological consultation and the principle of follow-up every 6 months in case of abnormal smear or positive HPV test * Patient covered by health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 * Refusal to participate in the study * Patient under tutorship / curatorship
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Gynécologie oncologique - Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, France, 69310, France
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