November 22, 2024- A first of its kind Human Papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection screening pilot program aimed at improving cervical cancer screening in underserved communities has officially launched in Texas. HPV is the cause of virtually all cervical cancers.
The study is being conducted at Su Clinica, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations in Brownsville, Harlingen, Raymondville, and Santa Rosa, Texas, together with researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This study will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of self-collected HPV testing in a real-world health care setting. It also aims to identify any challenges and solutions for cervical cancer screening in communities with limited access to health care resources.
This initiative will be using the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay from BD, which was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HPV self-collection screening in health care settings.