🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-21
Strategies to Close the Gap From Cervical Cancer Diagnosis to Treatment in Botswana (NCT05952141)
Thibang Diphatlha: Testing Adaptive Strategies to Close the Gap From Cervical Cancer Diagnosis to Treatment in Botswana
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Investigators will test the effectiveness of adaptive strategies on timely adoption of cervical cancer treatment in Botswana using a pragmatic trial design.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Clinic Outreach (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced Outreach (BEHAVIORAL)
- Low-Touch Strategy (BEHAVIORAL)
- High-Touch Strategy (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital — Francistown, North-East District
- Princess Marina Hospital — Gaborone,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (215) 349-5442
Email: katharine.rendle@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.