Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePALSNCT04070534
PALS for Pap Smear Follow up
A study testing PALS in people with Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
In this study, the researchers will utilize information gained from patient interviews about their knowledge of the cervical cancer screening and treatment process, and perceived barriers surrounding appropriate follow up, to create content for the intervention. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 to 65 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- What is being tested?
- PALS
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 95 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 22 Aug 2019to 31 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 to 65 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All Women 21-65 years with diagnosis of abnormal pap smear presenting to Women's Health Colposcopy Clinic at WCMC
- Access to a smartphone
- English or Spanish Speaking
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women
- Non-English or Spanish speakers
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
New York Prebyterian Hospital Weill Cornell
New York, New York, 10065
About this study
Official title: Utilization Of A Web-Based Platform (Patient Activated Learning System- PALS) To Improve Knowledge And Follow-Up Among Women With Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening (PALS)
In this study, the researchers will utilize information gained from patient interviews about their knowledge of the cervical cancer screening and treatment process, and perceived barriers surrounding appropriate follow up, to create content for the intervention.
Read the detailed description
The overall goal of this research is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve knowledge and follow up among underserved women with abnormal pap smears. The researchers will use a unique web-based platform, the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS), which provides engaging and informative video and text designed to improve patient knowledge specifically among underserved populations. Twenty diverse patients with abnormal pap smears will be recruited from the Women's Health colposcopy clinic for initial qualitative interviews. Forty patients from the same population will then be engaged in a pre-post pilot to examine feasibility, acceptability, and impact of modules on improving knowledge.
- Conditions
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Being tested
- PALS
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PALSOther
patient activated learning system
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| PALS intervention | Other | This arm will influence the development of a patient-directed education module using the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS) Receives: Other: PALS |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Reusable knowledge objects (RKOs)
Knowledge of cervical cancer screening and treatment, and perceived barriers, as measured in qualitative interviews
Measured: Month 1-2
Knowledge change
Quantitative change in knowledge post-intervention, as measured by attendance rates at follow-up visits
Measured: Month 3-4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Aug 2019
- Study start22 Aug 2019
- Primary completion31 Jan 2026
- Study completion31 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 95 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Eloise Chapman-Davis, MD, Principal investigator, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04070534
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 19-05020040
- Acronym
- PALS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Aug 2019
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Utilization Of A Web-Based Platform (Patient Activated Learning System- PALS) To Improve Knowledge And Follow-Up Among Women With Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening (PALS)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04070534
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PALS / 19-05020040
- Conditions
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 95 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Aug 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Aug 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In this study, the researchers will utilize information gained from patient interviews about their knowledge of the cervical cancer screening and treatment process, and perceived barriers surrounding appropriate follow up, to create content for the intervention.
Detailed description
The overall goal of this research is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve knowledge and follow up among underserved women with abnormal pap smears. The researchers will use a unique web-based platform, the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS), which provides engaging and informative video and text designed to improve patient knowledge specifically among underserved populations. Twenty diverse patients with abnormal pap smears will be recruited from the Women's Health colposcopy clinic for initial qualitative interviews. Forty patients from the same population will then be engaged in a pre-post pilot to examine feasibility, acceptability, and impact of modules on improving knowledge.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| PALS intervention | Other | Other: PALSThis arm will influence the development of a patient-directed education module using the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- All Women 21-65 years with diagnosis of abnormal pap smear presenting to Women's Health Colposcopy Clinic at WCMC
- Access to a smartphone
- English or Spanish Speaking
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Pregnant women
- Non-English or Spanish speakers
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| PALSpatient activated learning system | Other | PALS intervention |
Primary outcome
Reusable knowledge objects (RKOs)
Time frame: Month 1-2
Knowledge of cervical cancer screening and treatment, and perceived barriers, as measured in qualitative interviews
Knowledge change
Time frame: Month 3-4
Quantitative change in knowledge post-intervention, as measured by attendance rates at follow-up visits
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Eloise Chapman-Davis, MD principal investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing PALS in people with Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Reusable knowledge objects (RKOs) (time frame: Month 1-2). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2026.