NCT06178549

Emergency Room HPV Self-Sampling Study (ACT NOW)

Feasibility and Effectiveness of HPV Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Seeking Health Care At a Safety Net Hospital Emergency Room

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (actual)
• Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 25 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this study is to develop and evaluate an evidence-based public health intervention using HPV self-sampling approach in an opportunistic setting to increase cervical cancer screening among screening non-attendees, particularly those uninsured or underinsured, who use emergency services to access medical care. The proposed pilot study will examine the feasibility and efficacy of HPV self-sampling among women at a safety net hospital emergency room. Participant recruitment and self-sample will take place in the waiting rooms in the ER. All women sitting in the waiting room will serve as the source population for the study and will be approached and invited to participate in the study.

Conditions

• Cervical Cancer Screening

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	HPV Self-Sampling	HPV self-sampling. Participants will be provided with education regarding cervical cancer prevention and Aptima kit and instructions for self-sampling. Patient navigators will assist participants with positive HPV test results to connect with healthcare providers for follow-up screening and care.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-15
• Primary completion: 2024-04-11
• Completion: 2024-10-11
• First posted: 2023-12-21
• Last updated: 2025-01-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States