PALS for Pap Smear Follow up

Not Applicable

Suspended

• Conditions: Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
• Interventions: Other: PALS

• Registration Number: NCT04070534
• Lead Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Brief Summary

In this study, the researchers will utilize information gained from patient interviews about their knowledge of the cervical cancer screening and treatment process, and perceived barriers surrounding appropriate follow up, to create content for the intervention.

Detailed Description

The overall goal of this research is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve knowledge and follow up among underserved women with abnormal pap smears. The researchers will use a unique web-based platform, the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS), which provides engaging and informative video and text designed to improve patient knowledge specifically among underserved populations. Twenty diverse patients with abnormal pap smears will be recruited from the Women's Health colposcopy clinic for initial qualitative interviews. Forty patients from the same population will then be engaged in a pre-post pilot to examine feasibility, acceptability, and impact of modules on improving knowledge.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-08-22
• Study First Submitted: 2019-08-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-08-23
• Study First Posted: 2019-08-28
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-20
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-22
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-04
• Study Completion: 2026-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: SUSPENDED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• All Women 21-65 years with diagnosis of abnormal pap smear presenting to Women's Health Colposcopy Clinic at WCMC
• Access to a smartphone
• English or Spanish Speaking

Exclusion Criteria

• Pregnant women
• Non-English or Spanish speakers

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
PALS intervention	PALS	This arm will influence the development of a patient-directed education module using the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge change	Month 3-4	Quantitative change in knowledge post-intervention, as measured by attendance rates at follow-up visits
Reusable knowledge objects (RKOs)	Month 1-2	Knowledge of cervical cancer screening and treatment, and perceived barriers, as measured in qualitative interviews

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

New York Prebyterian Hospital Weill Cornell; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States