Comparing Effectiveness of Physician-assisted Versus Self-assisted Pap Smear Collection

NCT ID: NCT06229275

Last Updated: 2025-07-20

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-07-25

Study Completion Date

2026-03-30

Brief Summary

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This purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of the Personal Pap Smear Device™ to collect adequate cervical cell samples for cytology examination when compared with the Rover Cervex-Brush (Cervix-Examination Brush).

Detailed Description

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To determine the effectiveness of the Personal Pap Smear Device™ to collect adequate (as defined by Bethesda Guidelines 2014) cervical cell samples for cytology examination as compared with the Rover Cervex-Brush (Cervix-Examination Brush).

Conditions

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Cervical Cancer Screening

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

SCREENING

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Pap smear collection using the Personal Pap Smear (PPS) Device

The investigational device, trade named the Personal Pap Smear™ (PPS) developed by GyneConcepts of Atlanta, Georgia. It arrives completely assembled, and ready-for-use, in a sealed plastic bag. The PPS device is a multi-component assembly designed for the collection of exfoliated cervical epithelial cells. Its four major components are the (1) Tube Body, (2) U-Ring and attached Aligning Spoon, (3) Ball Handle, (with permanently anchored bristle Collection Brush), and (4) Safety Cover.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Pap smear collection using the Personal Pap Smear (PPS) Device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Diagnostic Test: Use of PPS device to collect cervical cells during pap smear collection.

Pap smear collection using the Rovers Cervex-Brush

The Predicate device utilized in this study is the Cervix-Examination Brush, manufactured by Rover (Manufacturers Code: 9443). The Cervex-Brush (CervixExamination Brush) is made of polyethylene and has a total length of 20 centimeters. The top portion uses a soft flexible brush to obtain cell samples. The brush consists of 57 semi-circular plastic bristles of various lengths. The shape is such that the top edges of the brush follow the contours of the cervix. The longer middle bristles reach deep into the endocervical canal- 'Os'. The shorter bristles touch both the ectocervical area and transformation zone at the same time. This device is packaged with identical standards used for packaging commercial tampons.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Active Comparator: Pap smear collection using the Rovers Cervex-Brush

Intervention Type DEVICE

Diagnostic Test: Use of Rovers Cervex-Brush to collect cervical cells during pap smear collection.

Interventions

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Pap smear collection using the Personal Pap Smear (PPS) Device

Diagnostic Test: Use of PPS device to collect cervical cells during pap smear collection.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Active Comparator: Pap smear collection using the Rovers Cervex-Brush

Diagnostic Test: Use of Rovers Cervex-Brush to collect cervical cells during pap smear collection.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult women, aged 21-65 years old.
* Do not have any medical or psychiatric condition affecting the ability to give voluntary informed consent.
* Be able to read and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

* Participants currently on menses
* Inability to provide Informed Consent
* Previous total hysterectomy
* History of radiation treatment for cervical cancer
* Pregnancy
* Medical condition that interferes with conduct of study, in investigator's opinion
* Evidence of active cervical infection requiring treatment
* Known bleeding diathesis
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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GyneConcepts, Inc.

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Morehouse School of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Regina Leonis

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Regina K Leonis, MD, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Morehouse School of Medicine

Locations

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Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Regina K Leonis, MD

Role: CONTACT

4047565713

LaShawn Mays, MSM

Role: CONTACT

4047521971

Facility Contacts

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Regina Leonis, MD

Role: primary

4047893839

LaShawn Mays, MSM

Role: backup

4047521971

Other Identifiers

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2011440

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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