Community-based strategy to improve cervical cancer screening access
Prevención en Sus Manos: Feasibility of a Novel Community-Based Strategy to Improve Access to Cervical Cancer Screening
This study is testing a new way for women in low-resource communities in Texas to get cervical cancer screenings using self-sample HPV testing with help from community health workers.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 920 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Austin, Texas and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06109870 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a community health worker (CHW) delivered self-sample HPV testing approach to enhance cervical cancer screening among women in low-resource communities in Texas. It aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of this method, focusing on screening uptake and the experiences of participants. The study also explores follow-up attendance for those who test positive for high-risk HPV and assesses how well the intervention fits within the community context.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 25 and older living in low-resource communities in Texas who have not been screened for cervical cancer in the past several years.
Not a fit: Patients who have had a hysterectomy, a history of cervical cancer, or those currently pregnant will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase cervical cancer screening rates and early detection in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based health interventions for increasing screening rates, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Currently resident in RGV or other low-resource community in Texas * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures * Females; Age ≥25 years * Have no history of hysterectomy with removal of the cervix * Have no history of cervical cancer or high-grade dysplasia * Have not had a Pap test in the past 3.5 years or Pap/HPV co-test in the past 5.5 years. Exclusion Criteria: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Unable to communicate in English or Spanish * Lack valid telephone contact information * Report being currently pregnant.
Where this trial is running
Austin, Texas and 1 other locations
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jane Montealegre, M D — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Jane Montealegre, M D
- Email: jrmontealegre@mdanderson.org
- Phone: (281) 814-7118
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.