Home-based cervical cancer screening for HIV-positive women in Nigeria

Community, Home-based Education, Screening Services (CHESS) Strategy to Increase Cervical Cancer Control Access for HIV-Positive Women in Nigeria

Observational Emory University · NCT06751030

This study is testing a new program to help HIV-positive women in Nigeria get screened for cervical cancer and see how well it works.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
Ages25 Years to 50 Years
SexFemale
SponsorEmory University Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Abuja and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06751030 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to adapt and implement a program that promotes HPV and cervical cancer screening for HIV-positive women in Nigeria. The study will tailor the existing MoMent program through stakeholder input to enhance its effectiveness in this population. It will evaluate the program's reach, effectiveness, adoption, and fidelity, involving a sample of 1,500 women living with HIV. Additionally, a post-implementation evaluation will identify barriers and facilitators to the program's sustainability and scalability.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women living with HIV who are between the ages of 25 and 50 and can perform vaginal self-collection.

Not a fit: Patients who are male, under 25 or over 50, pregnant, have had a hysterectomy, or cannot provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up treatment for HIV-positive women in Nigeria.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar community-based approaches to cancer screening, indicating potential for this program's effectiveness.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

\- Patients must be able to perform vaginal self-collection as well as give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Male gender
* Age \<25 or \>50
* Unknown or negative HIV status
* Pregnancy
* Hysterectomy
* Inability to give informed consent Inability/refusal to perform vaginal self-collection

Where this trial is running

Abuja and 2 other locations

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.
Conditions HIVCervical CancerWomen Living With HIVcervical cancer screening
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.