
Around 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK take part in a clinical trial.
Please note - this trial is no longer recruiting patients. We hope to add results when they are available.
This study aims to learn more about the human papilloma virus (HPV). It is for women between the ages of 25 and 55 who have had an abnormal smear test result. It is also recruiting younger women who have not started cervical screening.
The study is taking place in Oxford.
Cancer Research UK supports this study.
The researchers will study these women over time. They track any HPV infections that develop and see how long they last. At the same time, they will measure the body’s immune response to find out how it clears the infection or why it sometimes doesn’t.
You have 3 to 4 hospital visits if you join this study. The researchers will arrange the visits at a time that suits you. You receive £20 per visit to cover travel expenses and your time.
Some women may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about sexual contact. The study staff are trained to talk about this in a sensitive way and will only ask questions that are relevant to research.
Taking the vaginal swabs shouldn’t be too uncomfortable. The researchers explain how you do this.
Having a blood test is quick but it might leave a small bruise. Sometimes people feel a little light headed afterwards.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Prof Lucy Dorrell
Cancer Research UK
University of Oxford
If you have questions about the trial please contact our cancer information nurses
Freephone 0808 800 4040
Around 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK take part in a clinical trial.