🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-07

Rice Technologies for Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis (NCT05372484)

Assessment of New Technologies for the Screening and Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer in Mozambique, A Study to be Conducted in Maputo Central Hospital, Mavalane and Jose Macamo General Hospitals and Mavalane Health Center

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The study aims to compare the accuracy of the lateral flow test to detect HPV at the POC with commercially available HPV test and to determine the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of a multimodal optical imaging system to detect cervical dysplasia, with the gold reference standard of histopathology.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

Age range: 25 Years to 49 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
  • José Macamo General Hospital and Health Center — Maputo,
  • Maputo Central Hospital — Maputo,
  • Mavalane Hospital and Health Center — Maputo,

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (832) 696-6794

Email: mpsalcedo@mdanderson.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗