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Cancer Prevention Education for Breast and Cervical Cancer (SEMM2 Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Lara Savas, PhD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Have a current or prior cancer diagnosis
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up between baseline and end of study (about 9 months)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to reduce breast & cervical cancer in underserved Latinas through education, navigation, screening & HPV vaccination.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Latina women in certain Texas counties who are over 40 with no mammogram in the last 2 years, aged 21-65 with no Pap test in the past 3 years, or aged 18-26 (up to age 45 if recommended) needing HPV vaccination. Pregnant women or those with a current/past cancer diagnosis cannot join.
What is being tested?
The study aims to improve early detection and prevention of breast and cervical cancer among underserved Latinas through educational programs and helping them navigate healthcare services to get screened for cancer and receive HPV vaccinations.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on education and navigation assistance rather than medical treatments, there are no direct side effects from interventions like drugs or surgery. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety related to screening procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with cancer before or currently.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~between baseline and end of study (about 9 months)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and between baseline and end of study (about 9 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Number of women 18-26 years who initiate (complete first dose) of the HPV vaccine
Number of women 21-65 years who complete Pap test screening
Number of women 40 and older who complete mammogram screening
Secondary study objectives
Number of women 18-26 years who receive dose 2 of HPV vaccine
Number of women 18-26 years who receive dose 3 of HPV vaccine

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Zoom Delivered Breast and Cervical Cancer Behavioral InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Community health worker delivered behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services. Delivered by Zoom to individual participants. Participants are followed up by health coach navigators to address barriers and connect to safety-net clinics.
Group II: Telephone Delivered Breast and Cervical Cancer Behavioral InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Community health worker delivered behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services. Delivered by telephone to individual participants. Participants are followed up by health coach navigators to address barriers and connect to safety-net clinics.
Group III: In-Person Delivered Breast and Cervical Cancer Behavioral InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Community health worker delivered behavioral education and referrals to low-cost services. Delivered in person to participants in community and clinic settings. Participants are followed up by health coach navigators to address barriers and connect to safety-net clinics.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Education
2017
N/A
~4790
Navigation to clinic
2016
N/A
~8270

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
944 Previous Clinical Trials
336,469 Total Patients Enrolled
Cancer Prevention Research Institute of TexasOTHER
53 Previous Clinical Trials
91,044 Total Patients Enrolled
Lara Savas, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
3 Previous Clinical Trials
10,770 Total Patients Enrolled
~1412 spots leftby Nov 2025