CompletedNot Applicable

HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer (LBQ) Women

United States10 participantsStarted 2017-02-02

Plain-language summary

The proposed study will examine the implementation of a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) self-sampling intervention for under screened LBQ women living in South Florida. The study will enroll participants to receive the self-sampling intervention in community venues. The purpose of this study is to pilot the self-sampler for feasibility and acceptability within this underserved population.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, or queer woman * Assigned female sex at birth * English speaking * ages 25-65 years * report not having had a pap smear in the last three years (per USPSTF guidelines) * if age 30 or over, report not having a pap smear/HPV co-test within the past 5 years (per USPSTF guidelines) Exclusion Criteria: * report having had a hysterectomy * report having history of cervical cancer * unable to consent * Pregnant women * Prisoners

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

HPV Self-sampling uptake

Timeframe: through study completion, up to 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03012932

SponsorUniversity of Miami

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-03-24

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