Cervical cancer screening using menstrual blood and HPV detection technology

Cervical Cancer Screening with NGS-HPV Technology Based on Menstrual Blood

Zhongnan Hospital · NCT06082765

This study is testing whether using menstrual blood to check for HPV can help screen for cervical cancer more effectively and safely for women.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 60 Years
SexFemale
SponsorZhongnan Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT06082765 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of high-throughput sequencing technology for detecting HPV in menstrual blood as a method for cervical cancer screening. It is designed in two phases: the first phase will recruit 5,000 participants to assess the accuracy of menstrual blood self-sampling for detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade two or worse (CIN2+). The second phase will expand the recruitment to 10,000 participants and will focus on evaluating additional molecular markers to optimize triage methods for HPV-positive women, thereby reducing unnecessary colposcopies. The study will take place across seven sites in Hubei Province from September 2023 to March 2028.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women who plan to undergo cervical screening and have regular menstrual cycles.

Not a fit: Patients who are amenorrheic, menopausal, or suffering from genital tract infections may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a less invasive and more accessible method for cervical cancer screening using menstrual blood.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of menstrual blood for HPV detection is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in utilizing alternative sampling methods for cervical cancer screening.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. plan to undergo cervical screening
2. with regular menstruation (21-35 days)
3. agree to participate in this study and have signed an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

1. with amenorrhea or menopause
2. suffering from genital tract infection
3. refuse to participate in this study

Where this trial is running

Wuhan, Hubei

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Cervical Cancer, HPV, menstrual blood, cervical cancer, screening,

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