HPV self-sampling in HIV care in Ethiopia to boost cervical cancer screening
Official title: Leveraging Project ECHO for improved cervical cancer screening in Ethiopia: An implementation study of integrated HPV selfsampling in HIV care centers
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11415762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A U01-funded project tests if HPV self-collection, guided by Project ECHO training, can improve cervical cancer screening among people living with HIV in Ethiopian hospitals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $605,910 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA294799-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
PLHIV in Ethiopian hospitals who are eligible for cervical cancer screening and willing to use HPV self-sampling as part of HIV care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in HIV care or not offered screening within the study sites may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to make cervical cancer screening more effective for people living with HIV in Ethiopia by introducing HPV self-sampling within routine HIV care and using telementoring through Project ECHO. It will study how to best implement this approach across screening sites, including training, monitoring, and evaluating real-world use. The team blends U.S.-based implementation strategies with local practice to identify barriers, facilitators, and scalable solutions that could be used in similar settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to higher screening rates and earlier detection of cervical cancer among a vulnerable population, potentially reducing mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Prior implementation efforts and telementoring approaches have shown promise in changing practice, but this specific integration of HPV self-sampling with Project ECHO is a novel adaptation in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lott, Breanne — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Lott, Breanne
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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.