CompletedNot Applicable

Screening for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using Self-collected Menstrual Blood

United States159 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of assessing HR-HPV DNA and HPV E6/E7 mRNA via self-collected menstrual blood in a smart menstrual pad. In other words, can the investigators detect the high risk strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV) that are associated with cervical cancer in self-collected menstrual blood, as an alternative to collecting vaginal swabs.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: There will be two study groups: 1) menstruating women over the age of 18 who have previous history of HR-HPV in the last 18 months and 2) menstruating women over the age of 18 who do not have a previous history of HR-HPV. Exclusion Criteria: * Women younger than 18 years old or are not menstruating regularly

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Agreement Between Modified Menstrual Pad and Clinician-Collected Specimen

Timeframe: 2-4-months after initial clinician collected samples were obtained and sent for HR-HPV DNA or HPV E6/E7 mRNA

Agreement Between Self-collected Vaginal Swabs vs Clinician-collected Cervical Specimens With High-risk HPV-Positive Results

Timeframe: 2-4-months after initial positive screen for HR-HPV DNA or HPV E6/E7 mRNA

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03638427

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-11

Results submitted2023-10-11

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