Improving colposcopy attendance through social support
Evaluating the Impact of Basic Needs Assessment and Support to Improve Colposcopy Show Rate: The BASICS Trial
This study tests whether a support program can help low-income or uninsured women with abnormal cervical cancer screenings attend their colposcopy appointments more often.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 81 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Washington University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Louis, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT05458960 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the impact of a social needs navigator program on improving attendance rates for colposcopy among low-income, uninsured, or Medicaid patients with abnormal cervical cancer screenings. A total of 72 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the navigator program or enhanced usual care. The study will evaluate how addressing unmet social needs and distress can influence adherence to follow-up appointments for cervical cancer prevention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are low-income, uninsured, or Medicaid patients aged 21 and older who have received an abnormal cervical cancer screening and missed a colposcopy appointment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a cervix or have a known diagnosis of cancer will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase colposcopy attendance rates, leading to earlier detection and treatment of cervical cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving healthcare adherence through social support interventions, indicating a promising approach in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Abnormal cervical cancer screen * Missed appointment at BJH colposcopy clinic and need to reschedule * Age 21 years or older * Able to provide verbal consent * Diagnosis of an abnormal cervical screen confirmed by cytology or pathology Exclusion Criteria: * Individual without a cervix * Known diagnosis or history of cancer * Unable to consent
Where this trial is running
Saint Louis, Missouri
- Washington University School of Medicine — Saint Louis, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lindsay M Kuroki, M.D. — Washington University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Lindsay M Kuroki, M.D.
- Email: kurokil@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-362-2368
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.