Actively Recruiting
Project CONTINUITY: Promoting Evidence-Based Cancer Screening Among Underserved Women
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-07-11
800
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
181 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating ways to improve adherence to cervical cancer screening among women living in neighborhoods with high social vulnerability. This project focuses on women aged 25 to 65 who have not had recent screening or are overdue for it. The study aims to compare adherence to cervical cancer screening steps between women choosing HPV self-sampling at home versus those opting for in-clinic Pap/HPV co-testing. Efforts also address social factors that may affect screening, such as transportation barriers, by using mobile outreach clinics. Participants can choose between performing an HPV self-test at home, which they return by mail or to a community health worker, or attending a clinic for the standard Pap/HPV test. The study includes follow-up support through phone calls and text messages by community clinical navigators and health workers. Women also answer questions about their cancer history and knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. All other care follows clinical guidelines, including follow-up procedures when needed. During the study, participants will be monitored for adherence to screening over six months. Researchers collect information through surveys about cancer history and screening knowledge. The study tracks completion of screening steps and follow-up care. Access to mobile phones or email is supported to facilitate communication and reminders. Participants reside in areas served by the mobile outreach clinics, helping to reduce barriers to care.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Project CONTINUITY: Promoting Evidence-Based Cancer Screening Among Underserved Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 25 to 65 years following American Cancer Society screening recommendations
- Assigned female sex at birth
- No previous history of cervical cancer
- No previous history of a hysterectomy
- Not currently pregnant (self-report)
- Not currently menstruating
- No use of vaginal products such as oil-based lubricants, antifungal, or douches in prior 2 days (water-based lubricants, condoms, and vaginal contraceptives are allowed)
- No childbirth in the prior 12 weeks
- Not screened for cervical cancer in the past 4 years or more OR past due for screening per provider recommendations
- Previous use of the Mobile Outreach Clinic, no current usual source of care, or usual care provider does not offer cervical cancer screening
- Reside in census tracts served by the Mobile Outreach Clinic
- Have access to a mobile phone or valid email to receive messages
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently menstruating
- Use of vaginal products such as oil-based lubricants, antifungal, or douches in prior 2 days
- Childbirth within the prior 12 weeks
For women excluded due to menstruation, recent vaginal product use, or recent childbirth, the outreach team may ask permission to re-contact for future eligibility up to 20 weeks later.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jamie Barrow, MHA, CCRP
J
Jennifer N Woodard, MPH, CCRP
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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