Impact of preoperative counseling on psychological stress in women with cervical cancer screening results
Psycho-emotional Impact of Preoperative Counselling in Cervico-carcinoma Screening
This study looks at how getting abnormal Pap smear or positive HPV test results affects the stress and emotions of women undergoing cervical cancer screening to see how it impacts their well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Turin, Italy Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Turin, TO) |
| Trial ID | NCT06500767 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the psycho-emotional effects of receiving altered Pap smear or positive HPV test results on women undergoing cervical cancer screening. It will utilize various surveys, including the DASS-21 and PCL-5, to measure levels of stress, anxiety, and depression from the moment patients receive their results until after treatment for intraepithelial neoplasia. The study focuses on understanding how these psychological factors affect patients' lives and well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women accessing the Colposcopy service with altered Pap smear results or positive HPV tests.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously accessed the Colposcopy service or are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved psychological support and counseling strategies for women undergoing cervical cancer screening.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have indicated that psychological support can significantly improve patient outcomes in cancer screening contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients accessing our Colposcopy service from Prevenzione Serena program with an altered pap smear or a two-times positive HPV test * patients with biopsy result of HSIL * ability to fill in surveys via e-mail Exclusion Criteria: * previous access in our Colposcopy service * patients not enrolled in Prevenzione Serena * pregnant patients * inability to fill in surveys via email * partial or total language barrier * denied consent to participate
Where this trial is running
Turin, TO
- Ospedale Sant'Anna — Turin, To, Italy (Recruiting)
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.