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HOPE Trial: Mobile HPV Self-Sampling for Unhoused Women — Addressing Cervical Cancer Screening Inequities

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15 June 2026

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The HOPE trial investigates mobile HPV self-sampling to improve cervical cancer screening among unhoused women in Arizona. This community-based approach could transform preventive care access for vulnerable populations.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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