RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05092022

St. Joseph's HPV Self-sampling: Offering a Self-sampling Option in Clinic

Increasing Cancer Screening Among Female Patients at PSH St. Joseph's Residency Clinic: Offering a Self-sampling Option in Clinic

Sponsor

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Sep 18, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cervical Cancer Screening

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of offering self-sampled human papillomavirus (HPV) tests in increasing participation in cervical cancer screening, compared to the standard of care clinician-sampled test. The primary study endpoints are (1) patients' acceptability of self-sampled HPV tests vs. clinician-sampled test, and (2) patients' completion of self-sampled HPV test. The secondary study endpoint to be measured is the increase in cervical cancer screenings of any type in the PSH St. Joseph's residency clinic patient population.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is offering a self-sampling option for HPV (human papillomavirus) testing to people who come to a clinic but have not had a recent cervical cancer screening. Instead of a traditional pap smear, participants can collect their own vaginal sample in private, making the screening process more comfortable and accessible. **You may be eligible if...** - You are visiting the clinic and are overdue for cervical cancer screening - You are willing to try the self-sampling option for HPV testing - You meet standard cervical cancer screening guidelines based on age and history **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are up to date with your cervical cancer screening - You are not within the recommended age range for screening - You are not comfortable with self-sampling Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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