Cervical cancer prevention program for Black adults
Promoting Cervical Cancer Screening Among African American and Sub Saharan African Immigrants
This study is testing a new program aimed at encouraging Black women to get screened for cervical cancer by understanding their awareness and the barriers they face.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Trial ID | NCT04927494 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and pilot test an intervention called Health is Wealth: A Cervical Health Program, which focuses on promoting cervical cancer screening among African American and Sub-Saharan African immigrant women. The study will first assess awareness and cultural factors affecting cancer prevention, followed by identifying socioecological barriers to screening. In the second phase, the program's feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy will be evaluated among a targeted group of participants. The approach includes surveys, focus groups, and a quasi-experimental design to tailor the intervention effectively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black women, specifically African American or Sub-Saharan African immigrants, who have not had a pap smear in the last three years.
Not a fit: Patients who have a history of cervical cancer or hysterectomy, or who do not self-identify as Black women, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase cervical cancer screening rates among Black women, leading to earlier detection and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches to increase cancer screening rates among underserved populations, indicating potential for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as Black woman (African American or Sub-Saharan African Immigrant) * No pap smear within the last three years or no pap smear/HPV co-test within past five years * Able to speak and write in English * Reside in Kentucky Exclusion Criteria: * Do not self-identify as Black woman (African American or Sub-Saharan African Immigrant) * History of hysterectomy * History of cervical cancer * Being pregnant * Unable to speak and write in English * Do not reside in Kentucky
Where this trial is running
Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adebola Adegboyega, PhD — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Adebola Adegboyega, PhD
- Email: aoadeg2@uky.edu
- Phone: 859-323-5196
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.