Plain-English translation of NCT07438080 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether people living with HIV can safely and accurately screen themselves for HPV using a simple vaginal or anal swab at home, compared to having a healthcare professional perform the same test. HPV is a virus that can increase the risk of certain cancers. The study wants to understand if self-testing is just as accurate and acceptable to patients as professional screening.
People living with HIV have a higher risk of HPV-related cancers, so regular screening is important. However, some people may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed having a healthcare provider perform these intimate tests. This trial explores whether self-testing could make screening more accessible and acceptable, so more people get tested and stay healthy.
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You would attend small group discussion workshops about cancer screening and sexual health. Then, you would be offered the choice to do an HPV self-test (a simple swab you collect yourself) or have a healthcare professional collect the sample during an individual consultation. The study compares how well both methods work and asks for your feedback on which approach you prefer.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
April 2025
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
30 Years – 65 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Emmanuelle THORE, dr
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion
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