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New devices could revolutionize cervical cancer screening in africa

NCT ID NCT05372484

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study in Mozambique is testing two new technologies to improve cervical cancer screening and diagnosis. Researchers will compare a rapid HPV test and a special imaging device against standard methods in about 678 women. The goal is to find faster, more accurate ways to detect cervical cancer, especially in areas with limited resources.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more accurate and accessible screening tools for cervical cancer in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The new technologies may not prove more accurate than current methods.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 678 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2021

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 49 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 25 - 49 year old women 2. Women with a positive cervical cancer screening test (abnormal cytology, positive VIA and/or positive HPV test) 3. Women with intact cervix 4. Women who are not pregnant and with a negative pregnancy test (within 14 days from the date of enrollment) ) and not currently breastfeeding 5. Willing and capable of providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women under 25 or over 49 years old 2. Women who have undergone a total hysterectomy (with removal of the cervix) 3. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    4 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • José Macamo General Hospital and Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Maputo, 1106, Mozambique

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Maputo Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Maputo, 1106, Mozambique

  • Mavalane Hospital and Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Maputo, 1108, Mozambique

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