The comparison of Pap smear quality with two different methods

The comparison of Pap smear quality between the method of Anatomical spatula and common method (spatula-cytobrush) in women referred to gynecology clinics

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201009121548N11

Enrollment

200

Registered

2011-01-16

Start date

2010-01-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Pap smear. General examination and investigation of persons without complaint and reported diagnosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Pap smear with Anatomical spatula. Intervention 2: Pap smear with spatula-cytobrush.

Prevention

Pap smear with Anatomical spatula

Pap smear with spatula-cytobrush

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: married, not pregnant, not using vaginal cream. Exclusion criteria: Severe cervicitis, severe genital infection, cuitus in two days before sampling.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The present of adequacy of cells and endocervical cells. Timepoint: after sameling. Method of measurement: two pathologist report.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Distribution of cellular infection and inflammations. Timepoint: after sampeling. Method of measurement: two pathologists report.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026