Improving cervical cancer screening and treatment in low-resource settings
POINT of CARE: PrOviding an Innovative New Triage and Treatment strategy for Cervical cAncer scReening Efficiency
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use device that helps detect and treat cervical cancer, especially in places where healthcare resources are limited, so that women can get better and faster care for cervical precancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Basic Health International, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10980567 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cervical cancer screening and treatment by developing a portable, battery-operated thermal ablation device that includes an endocervical probe. The study focuses on low- and middle-income countries where cervical cancer is prevalent but resources are limited. By integrating machine learning algorithms, the device will improve the accuracy and effectiveness of cervical cancer treatments. Patients will benefit from a more accessible and efficient method of receiving care for cervical precancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women in low- and middle-income countries who are at risk for cervical precancer due to HPV infection.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for cervical precancer or those living in high-resource settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cervical cancer rates in low-resource settings by providing effective and accessible treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar thermal ablation techniques, but this approach is innovative due to the integration of portable technology and machine learning.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- Basic Health International, INC. — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Masch, Rachel — Basic Health International, INC.
- Study coordinator: Masch, Rachel
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.