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Impact of mobile technologies on cervical cancer screening practices in Lagos, Nigeria: A randomised controlled trial "mHealth-Cervix"

Impact of mobile technologies on cervical cancer screening practices in Lagos, Nigeria: A randomised controlled trial "mHealth-Cervix"

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202002753354517
Enrollment
200
Registered
2020-02-20
Start date
2020-02-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

mHealth messages
Usual care

Sponsors

College of Medicine University of Lagos
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: NHIS enrollees Aged between 25 and 65 years No prior history of cervical cancer or cervical dysplasia Those not adherent with current recommendations for Pap smear screening (have not had a Pap smear within the last three years) Those owning and using a personal cellphone Those free from any mental or physical disabilities that inhibit them from understanding the implications of the study Those not considering relocating from their current residence within the next year.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women younger than 25 and older than 65 years old, Those with history of cervical dysplasia and cancer Those who had a Pap test within the last three years Those with an ongoing pregnancy Those who refuse or withdraw consent during the course of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This is the completion of a Pap smear within 6 months of enrollment in the study. Participants will be tracked via medical record review as well as through phone call at 6-month after their enrolment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
This is an assessment of the various factors affecting Pap smear uptake or adherence within 6-month of enrollment among the participating women.

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactKehinde Okunade

Senior Lecturer

kehindeokunade@gmail.com+2348034728139

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026