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Comparing Effectiveness of Physician-assisted Versus Self-assisted Pap Smear Collection

Testing if doctor or self-collected Pap smears work better.

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21-65 years
Female
Phase N/A

This study looks at how well two different tools collect cells from the cervix for a Pap smear test. A Pap smear is a test that checks for changes in cervical cells that might lead to cancer. It compares a Personal Pap Smear Device™, which women can use themselves, with a Rover Cervex-Brush, used by doctors. The study wants to see if women can collect good samples on their own. It follows rules set by the Bethesda Guidelines 2014 to decide if the samples are good enough. Women who want to join must be between 21 and 65 years old, speak English, and be able to give consent. They cannot join if they are currently having their period, are pregnant, or have certain medical conditions like a past hysterectomy or cervical cancer treatment.

  • Study is for women aged 21-65 who can give consent and speak English.
  • Participants cannot join if they have certain health issues or are pregnant.
  • The goal is to see if women can collect Pap smear samples as well as doctors.
Study details
    Cervical Cancer Screening

NCT06229275

Morehouse School of Medicine

16 May 2026

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