Cervical cancer screening and same-day care for women with HIV in La Romana
Implementation of Screen, Treat, and Triage for Women Living with HIV in La Romana (iSTAR)
This project offers HPV testing with same-day triage and treatment to help prevent cervical cancer in women living with HIV in La Romana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11392098 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be offered HPV-based screening during a clinic visit and, if needed, same-day triage and treatment so you do not need multiple visits. The project works with local clinics to integrate screening into HIV care and trains staff to deliver care in one visit when possible. Researchers will identify and address barriers that keep women from getting screened or treated. The goal is to make screening and treatment easier, faster, and more reliable for women with HIV in the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women living with HIV who live in or can travel to La Romana and are due for cervical cancer screening are the ideal candidates for participation.
Not a fit: People who do not have HIV, live outside the La Romana area, or have already had their cervix removed would likely not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could reduce cervical cancer cases and deaths among women with HIV in La Romana by making screening and treatment easier to access.
How similar studies have performed: Single-visit HPV 'screen, triage, and treat' programs have shown success in other low- and middle-income settings and are recommended by the WHO, with evidence supporting safety in women with HIV.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schnall, Rebecca — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Schnall, Rebecca
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.