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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 2436 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (La Jolla, California and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 13, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06128304 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: \-
Where it's running
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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
- 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.