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Comparison of spatula-cotton swab and spatula-cytobrush for liquid based cytology for cervical cancer screening : A Randomized Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cervical cancer is the second commonest female cancer in Thailand.It is preventable with early detection and treatment. Cytology and HPV DNA testing are recommended in Thailand’s screening program.
Cervical cancer screening&#44
Satisfactory samples&#44
Endocervical cells&#44
Spatula&#45
cytobrush&#44
cotton swab
Registration Number
TCTR20200115001
Lead Sponsor
Department of obstetric and gynecology
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
1400
Inclusion Criteria

Women volunteers in gynecologic outpatient department, all aged over 18 and have indication for cervical cancer screening.

Exclusion Criteria

-cervical mass
-severe abnormal vaginal discharge
-history of vaginal douching or sexual intercourse within last 48 hours
-history of cervical procedure within 1 month
-history of hysterectomy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
satisfactory smear with presence of endocervical cells 1 month after cells collection Percentage
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
satisfactory smear 1 month after cells collection Percentage,abnormal cells 1 month after cells collection Percentage
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