Testing a new speculum for cervical cancer screening
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new kind of vaginal speculum (the tool used to look inside the vagina during a pelvic exam). It is for people who have never had this exam before, to see if it works well for cervical cancer screening.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth or are gender diverse and have a cervix (the opening to the uterus).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have not had a vaginal speculum exam before.
- You still have your cervix (have not had it surgically removed).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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