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The Canadian Cervical Cancer Screening Trial of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing versus Pap cytology

Efficacy trial of human papillomavirus (HPV) versus Pap testing for screening cervical cancer precursors: a randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN57612064
Enrollment
10154
Registered
2005-09-09
Start date
2002-09-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

High-grade cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia Cancer Cervical

Interventions

Pap testing compared to HPV testing.

Sponsors

McGill University (Canada) - Research Grants Office
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Current inclusion criteria as of 05/01/2010: 1. Women aged 30 to 69 years 2. Sought screening tests for cervical cancer in any of 30 family practice or gynaecology clinics in Montreal and St. John's, Canada Initial inclusion criteria at time of registration: 1. Women aged between 30 and 69 years 2. Currently attending a colposcopy clinic for evaluation, treatment or follow up of a cervical lesion

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Current exclusion criteria as of 05/01/2010: 1. Currently being followed up for a cervical lesion 2. Lacked a cervix 3. Pregnant 4. Had a history of cervical cancer 5. Had undergone Pap testing in the previous year 6. Unable to provide consent were excluded (note that this is related also to the ability to understand French or English) Initial exclusion criteria at time of registration: 1. Without a cervix 2. Pregnant 3. History of cervical cancer 4. Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 5. Mentally incompetent 6. Unable to understand French or English 7. Refuse to provide an informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Biopsy-proven cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2, 3) (high grade intraepithelial lesion [HSIL]) or cancer, ascertained at 6, 12, and 18 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Biopsy-proven CIN 1 (low grade intraepithelial lesion [LSIL]) at 18 months.

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 6, 2026