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Implementation of Screen, Treat, and Triage for Women Living With HIV in La Romana (iSTAR)
Sponsor: Columbia University
Summary
This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day HPV-based screen and treat among women living with HIV (WLH) in La Romana, Dominican Republic. With cervical cancer being a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women living with HIV, and cervical cancer deaths being preventable through screening and early detection, this project seeks to identify factors associated with the successful implementation of the Screen, Triage, and Treat approach to inform future implementation and scale-up.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
25 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
600
Start Date
2026-02-23
Completion Date
2029-11-01
Last Updated
2026-02-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Screen, Triage, and Treat
A screening test is used to determine who is eligible for treatment, eliminating steps related to histological confirmation. Those who meet the HPV criteria will be immediately evaluated for suitability for on-site ablative treatment on the same day. Women not suitable for treatment will be referred for colposcopy and further management at the appropriate facility.
Locations (1)
Clínica de Familia La Romana
La Romana, Dominican Republic