Home screening options for cervical cancer
Official title: Unidos Contra el VPH: Screening Preference and Uptake of HPV Self-sampling Among Latinxs Along the US-Mexico Border
Run by University of Texas at Austin · NCT06825689 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if home screening methods for cervical cancer, like using vaginal swabs and urine tests, are as effective as traditional clinic visits to help more people get screened.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 735 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Texas at Austin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (El Paso, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 2028 |
| Study ends | February 2029 |
| Registry record updated | June 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06825689 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 30-65 with a cervix who have not had a Pap test in the last three years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had a hysterectomy or a personal history of cervical cancer will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Unidos Contra el VPH initiative aims to explore alternative methods for cervical cancer screening that individuals can perform at home. The study compares the effectiveness of in-home HPV self-sampling using vaginal swabs and urine tests against traditional in-clinic Pap smears with HPV testing. By assessing these methods, the study seeks to improve screening completion rates and understand participant beliefs and preferences regarding these options. This approach addresses barriers faced by individuals who may find it difficult or uncomfortable to visit a clinic for screening.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide more accessible and comfortable screening options for cervical cancer, potentially increasing early detection rates.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using self-sampling methods for HPV screening, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a cervix who are 30-65 years and have not undergone a Pap test in at least three years. Exclusion Criteria: * Having had a hysterectomy or a personal history of cervical cancer.
Where it's running
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Project Vida Health Center
El Paso, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jessica Calderón-Mora, DrPH
- Email: jessica.calderonmora@austin.utexas.edu
- Phone: 915-443-0272
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.