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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Cervical Cancer Screening

Age range

25 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Miami

Miami, Florida, 33146, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

HPV self-sampling

Behavioral

All participants will receive HPV self-sampling intervention. HPV self-sampling is a cervical cancer screening that can be done in private, using a device that is similar to a tampon. This intervention tests for high-risk HPV, the primary cause of cervical cancer. Each participant will complete the intervention one time only.

Primary outcomes

HPV Self-sampling uptake

Time frame: through study completion, up to 1 year

Percentage of eligible women who complete HPV self-sampling

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Miami

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jan 6, 2017
Registry last updated: Sep 26, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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