Treatment Access Strategies for Cervical Cancer in Botswana
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Investigators will test the effectiveness of adaptive strategies on timely adoption of cervical cancer treatment in Botswana using a pragmatic trial design.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment strategies for cervical cancer in Botswana?
The research highlights that access to care, including travel time to clinics, is a significant barrier for cervical cancer treatment in Botswana. Strategies that improve access, such as outreach and community health advocacy, could potentially enhance early diagnosis and treatment adherence, as seen in similar contexts where distance and lack of information are major barriers.12345
Research Team
Katharine A Rendle, PhD,MSW,MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Pennsylvania
Surbhi Grover, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for biological females aged 18 or older in Botswana who have been diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer confirmed by pathology. Participants must have their pathology results evaluated at the National Health Laboratory in Botswana.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Stage 1: Clinic Outreach
All participants receive direct clinic outreach to communicate readiness of results
Stage 2: Low Touch or High Touch
Non-responders receive asynchronous text message reminders with or without synchronous patient navigation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Clinic Outreach (Behavioral Intervention)
- Enhanced Outreach (Behavioral Intervention)
- High-Touch Strategy (Behavioral Intervention)
- Low-Touch Strategy (Behavioral Intervention)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Robert H. Vonderheide
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Chief Executive Officer since 2017
MD from Harvard Medical School
Dr. Bonnie Ky
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Chief Medical Officer
MD, MSCE from University of Pennsylvania
University of Botswana
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
Dr. Douglas R. Lowy
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Chief Executive Officer since 2023
MD from New York University School of Medicine
Dr. Monica Bertagnolli
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Chief Medical Officer since 2022
MD from Harvard Medical School