Monitoring high-grade cervical lesions without immediate surgery

Therapeutic Abstention and Surveillance of Intra-epithelial Histological Lesions of High Grade Cervical CIN2 (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2). SUIVICIN

Observational University Hospital, Bordeaux · NCT04057924

This study is testing if young women with certain cervical lesions can safely avoid surgery by just being monitored over two years to see if their condition improves on its own.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bordeaux)
Trial IDNCT04057924 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the rate of spontaneous regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2) in women aged 18 to 39 over a two-year follow-up period. Participants will undergo regular monitoring through cytology and colposcopy, with the possibility of extending the observation period to four years. The study aims to assess whether abstaining from surgical treatment, such as conization, is a viable alternative for certain patients with CIN2 lesions. The research is based on recommendations that suggest monitoring may be effective and safer than immediate surgical intervention for young women with specific criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 to 39 with confirmed CIN2 lesions and satisfactory colposcopy results.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have a history of conization, or present with atypical cells or cancer are unlikely to benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce the need for invasive surgeries in young women while effectively monitoring cervical health.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that a significant percentage of CIN2 lesions may regress spontaneously, suggesting that this monitoring approach could be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* CIN2 confirmed by biopsy, age between 18 and 39 years,
* satisfactory colposcopy identifying the junction and the lesion,
* affiliated person or beneficiary of a social security scheme,
* having given their oral agreement and authorization to the processing of their data.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy in progress,
* history of conization,
* atypical or atypical glandular cells or cancer incidentally discovered during smear,
* prophylactic vaccination against HPV,
* active systemic infection requiring treatment, history of HIV infection, congenital or acquired immunodepression,
* long-term treatment with corticosteroids or immunosuppressants, placement under safeguard of justice,
* non-compliance with protocol requirements, in particular a supposed lack of compliance with long-term follow-up

Where this trial is running

Bordeaux

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions HPV InfectionCervical CancerHPValternative to surgerycervical cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.