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A pilot study to investigate the impact of the introduction of HPV testing in the NZ general practice setting

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cervical cancer (screening)
Cancer - Cervical (cervix)
Public Health - Health service research
Registration Number
ACTRN12622000699763
Lead Sponsor
Otago University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3311
Inclusion Criteria

People enrolled in the practice who are eligible for cervical screening as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP)* and are recalled for cervical screening or opportunistically attend the provider and are due for a cervical screen within the study enrolment period.

Notes
Patients who are recalled for screening but report symptoms at the time of their screening test will be eligible for the study, however a strong recommendation for a clinical assessment will be made.

Patients who are invited to participate in this study can do so if they agree to participate within 3 months of the completion of the recruitment period (i.e., before 1 April 2023).

*For full details of inclusion for NCSP screening, please refer to the 2020 Ministry of Health Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cervical Screening in New Zealand at www.nsu.govt.nz.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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