New Self-Sampling and digital colposcopy could speed up cervical cancer detection
NCT ID NCT07593066
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
The PRIORITY study is testing a new approach to diagnose cervical cancer earlier by combining self-sampling at home with digital colposcopy and telemedicine. Researchers will enroll 700 women aged 30 to 65 to see if this method is more accurate and faster than current care. The goal is to improve early detection, especially for women who face barriers to regular screening.
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 lead to a faster, more accurate way to detect cervical cancer early, especially for women in remote areas.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't directly test a new treatment. The results may not apply to all populations or healthcare settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 700 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
Who is studied
Women aged 30 to 65 years participating in cervical cancer screening programs in participating centers, including both urban and underserved populations. The study aims to reflect real-world conditions, including variability in access to care, geographic barriers, and healthcare system navigation.
- Ages
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30 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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 aged 30 to 65 years * Eligible for cervical cancer screening according to national guidelines * Able and willing to provide informed consent * Able to perform self-sampling or attend clinical evaluation if required Exclusion Criteria: * Previous diagnosis of cervical cancer * History of total hysterectomy (removal of the cervix) * Current pregnancy if it precludes study procedures according to clinical judgment * Any medical or social condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would interfere with participation or follow-up
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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
8 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ancora San Francisco Medical Center UC Christus Health Network
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, 8150031, Chile
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Cancer Centre UC-Christus Nuestra Sra de la Esperanza
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, 8330032, Chile
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Hospital San Pablo
Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region, 1781881, Chile
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Hospital de Talca
Talca, Maule Region, 3460001, Chile
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Hospital regional de Coyhaique
Coyhaique, Aysén, 5951801, Chile
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San Joaquín Medical Center, UCChristus Health Network
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, 7820436, Chile
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San Jorge Medical Center UC-Christus Health Network
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, 7580153, Chile
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Santa Lucia Medical Center UC-Christus Health Network
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, 8331010, Chile
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