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Vaginal and Cervical Sample Study

In this study, we want to see if collecting vaginal samples on your own will give us the same results as when a doctor collects a cervical sample. We want to learn more about newer ways to test for cervical cancer.

Age & Gender

25 years ~ 99 years
Female

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

At the visit, you will answer some questions and have some tests done. You will also collect a vaginal sample yourself, and a doctor will collect a sample from your cervix. You will need to be willing to have a colposcopy too.

Incentives

$25 Visa Gift card

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
one week

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You were referred for a colposcopy after having routine cervical cancer screening with HPV testing

Not eligible if:

You are currently pregnant or have had a baby within the past 3 months
You have had a LEEP, cone biopsy, cervical laser surgery, cryotherapy, thermal ablation
You have had a complete or partial hysterectomy

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus
460 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Lisa Rahangdale
Center for Womens Health Research

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Cervical)
Women's Health

IRB Number

24-1116

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