HPV Vaccine and Screening Strategy for Cervical Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Cervical cancer is a disease that is preventable through vaccination against the virus that causes it, human papillomavirus (HPV), and through screening and treatment of cervical disease before it becomes cancet.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the HPV vaccine safe for humans?
How does the HPV vaccine and screening strategy differ from other treatments for cervical cancer?
The HPV vaccine and screening strategy is unique because it combines vaccination to prevent HPV infections, which cause most cervical cancers, with a risk-based screening approach that reduces the frequency of tests needed. This strategy aims to nearly eradicate cervical cancer by preventing the development of precancerous lesions and reducing unnecessary treatments and anxiety associated with traditional screening methods.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment PRECEDE-PROCEED in the clinical trial for cervical cancer?
Research shows that HPV vaccination, a key component of the treatment strategy, can prevent about 80% of cervical cancer precursors and significantly reduce new cancer cases when combined with screening. This suggests that the treatment could be effective in reducing cervical cancer incidence.69111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jane Montealegre
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women aged 30 or older living in RGV who haven't had a Pap test in the last 3.5 years or a Pap/HPV co-test in the past 5.5 years, and have not been diagnosed with cervical cancer or severe cervical dysplasia. Participants must be able to understand English or Spanish, are not pregnant, and do not belong to vulnerable populations.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Community-Based Intervention
Community Health Workers (CHW) deliver self-sample HPV testing to increase cervical cancer screening among women
Follow-up
Participants who test positive for HR-HPV are monitored for clinical follow-up and further diagnostic procedures
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor