Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 25 to 64 Women only

Integrating cervical cancer screening and treatment into HIV care in Nigeria

Official title: ACCESS: Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination Through the Integration of Screen-and-treat Services

Run by University of California, San Diego · NCT06128304 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether adding cervical cancer screening and treatment to HIV care can help women in Nigeria get better health support and stay in treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages25 Years to 64 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment2436 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (La Jolla, California and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 13, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsAugust 31, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT06128304 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are women living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have access to HIV care services may 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

This study aims to improve cervical cancer screening and treatment among women living with HIV in Nigeria by integrating these services into existing HIV care programs. It employs a cluster randomized, hybrid type III trial design to compare the effectiveness of standard implementation strategies against enhanced strategies for cervical cancer care. The study seeks to address barriers to care and improve retention in treatment for women affected by both HIV and cervical cancer. By leveraging existing healthcare infrastructure, the study aims to enhance health outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce cervical cancer morbidity and mortality among women living with HIV in Nigeria.

How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot programs have shown that integrating cervical cancer interventions into HIV care is feasible, indicating potential for success in this larger study.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Women living with HIV

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

  • UC San Diego
    La Jolla, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka
    Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Gregory Aarons, PhD — University of California, San Diego
  • Study coordinator: Gregory Aarons, PhD
  • Email: gaarons@health.ucsd.edu
  • Phone: 858-966-7703

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.