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Self-Collection of the Pap Smear as Agency: A Novel Way to Improve Refractory Low Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in Rural Alabama
Led by University of Alabama at Birmingham · Updated on 2026-03-31
250
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
322 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
C
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The 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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Self-Collection of the Pap Smear as Agency: A Novel Way to Improve Refractory Low Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in Rural Alabama
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female aged 21 to 65 years
- Needs routine cervical cancer screening according to national guidelines
You will not qualify if you...
- Prior history of cervical cancer or a positive Pap smear
- Had a total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix)
- Currently enrolled in any other cancer prevention study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Cahaba Medical Care - West End
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35211
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2
Cahaba Medical Care - Ensley
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35218
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3
Cahaba Medical Care
Centreville, Alabama, United States, 35042
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Research Team
J
John B Waits, MD
CONTACT
L
Lacy Smith, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SCREENING
Number of Arms
2
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