Improving cervical cancer screening for women living with HIV in Ethiopia
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-11001617 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make cervical cancer screening easier and more effective for women living with HIV in Ethiopia by adding a simple self-sampling test for HPV to their regular HIV care visits.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $629,068 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CA294799-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001617 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV who are at risk for cervical cancer and are receiving care in HIV treatment centers in Ethiopia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have access to HIV care centers in Ethiopia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cervical cancer screening for women living with HIV in Ethiopia by integrating HPV self-sampling into existing HIV care services. The project will assess the current practices and challenges in cervical cancer screening and implement a mixed-methods approach to improve adherence to screening guidelines. By utilizing established HIV care infrastructure, the study seeks to provide a more accessible and effective screening process for this vulnerable population. The research will also evaluate the effectiveness of point-of-care HPV testing in ART clinics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cervical cancer screening rates and outcomes for women living with HIV in Ethiopia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in integrating cancer screening into HIV care, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
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.