Educational Material for Cervical Cancer Screening Adherence

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byLindsay M Kuroki, M.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The long-term goal is to develop, test, and disseminate a social needs navigator intervention that improves colposcopy adherence. Based on stakeholder feedback, this study addresses the need to include patient-centered educational material to the navigator program in order to improve patients' health literacy regarding cervical cancer prevention.

Research Team

Lindsay M Kuroki, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Washington University School of Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals aged 21 or older who have had an abnormal cervical screening and are referred to the WUSM colposcopy clinic. It's not open to those who cannot consent or have a history of cervical cancer.

Inclusion Criteria

Abnormal cervical screen confirmed by cytology or pathology

Referred to Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) colposcopy clinic

I am 21 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I have had cervical cancer in the past.

I am unable to give consent by myself.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Colposcopy Educational Material (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing patient-centered educational materials designed to improve understanding and adherence to colposcopy procedures, which are important in preventing cervical cancer.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Colposcopy educational materialExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete a 9-question quiz that will assess knowledge of colposcopy. They will then view the colposcopy educational material and answer the same 9-question quiz to assess their knowledge of colposcopy. Participants will complete the Acceptability Intervention Measure, the Intervention Appropriateness Measure, and the Feasibility of Intervention Measure. Participants will also be asked whether the educational material influences their intention to adhere to colposcopy.