Self-Collected Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Screening
Self-Collection of the Pap Smear as Agency: A Novel Way to Improve Refractory Low Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in Rural Alabama
- Age
- 21 – 65
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Screening
- Participants needed
- 250 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
This trial is looking for women aged 21 to 65 who need a regular cervical cancer screening. Participants will perform a Pap smear test themselves to see how accurate it is compared to the standard test done by a healthcare provider.
You may be able to join if
- I am a woman aged 21 to 65
- I need a routine cervical cancer screening
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of cervical cancer
- I have had a positive Pap smear
- I have had a total hysterectomy
- I am currently enrolled in another cancer prevention study
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Answer three quick questions written from this study's own rules to see if you may qualify. No account needed to find out.
Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of the study is to find out if a self-administered (by the patient) Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is as accurate as a traditional Pap smear administered by a healthcare provider.
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