BACKGROUND: Avoiding conization may reduce the risk of pre-term labor in future pregnancies, making conservative treatment of high-grade cervical dysplasia an increasingly discussed approach, especially for younger patients. However, data on the integration of individual predictive factors into routine clinical practice remain limited. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of the Regression of High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Cervical Lesions and Associated Risk Factors (RECER) study is to assess the rate of spontaneous regression in high-grade cervical squamous dysplasia (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia [CIN] 2 and 3) and identify associated predictive factors within clinical practice, without necessitating conization. STUDY HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesize that the characterization of cervical lesions, including colposcopic findings and patient-specific factors, along with a sufficient rate of spontaneous regression, will aid in identifying a subgroup of patients who may derive the greatest benefit from conservative management of high-grade cervical lesions. TRIAL DESIGN: The RECER trial is a multi-center prospective cohort study. Patients with histologically confirmed high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (CIN 2 or 3) undergo colposcopic assessments every 4 months. Colposcopic images are compared to evaluate lesion dynamics. In case of progression, conization is indicated, whereas in case of regression, documentation of a biopsy with low-grade dysplasia (CIN 1) or no dysplasia is required. Patients with stable disease are further followed up. MAJOR INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients aged 18 to 40 years with bioptically confirmed high-grade lesion (CIN 2 or 3), a fully visible squamo-columnar junction, and a willingness to undergo conservative management can be included. Excluded are patients with unsatisfactory colposcopy, pregnancy, glandular lesions, invasive disease, or a history of treatment for severe cervical dysplasia. PRIMARY ENDPOINT: The primary end point is the regression rate of high-grade cervical dysplasia. SAMPLE SIZE: 300 patients ESTIMATED DATES FOR COMPLETING ACCRUAL AND PRESENTING RESULTS: As of October 2024, a total of 127 patients have been recruited from 4 participating sites across 3 countries. Estimated date of last patient enrollment: September 2026; estimated date for results presentation: January 2028. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT06147388.

1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and General University Hospital Prague Department of Gynaecology Obstetrics and Neonatology Prague Czech Republic

1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and General University Hospital Prague Department of Pathology Prague Czech Republic

General University Hospital and 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University Prague Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics Prague Czech Republic

Olomouc University Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Olomouc Czech Republic

Oncology Institute Chisinau Moldova

University Hospital Bratislava 2nd Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Bratislava Slovakia

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