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Annual Anal Sampling Using DNA Screening to Identify Men Who Have Sex With Men at Increased Risk for Anal Cancer
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Home-based human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA screening and Clinic-based human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA screening for Anal Cancer. Completed, enrolled 253 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find ways to screen for anal cancer among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender persons. This study will try to find out if persons will do annual anal cancer screening, what factors are associated with repeated screening, and how this affects a person's decision to have high-resolution anoscopy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Persons randomized to arm 1 will receive an HPV DNA home-based collection kit in the mail at 0 and 12 months.
Persons randomized to arm 2 will attend a clinic where a clinician will collect the DNA specimen at 0 and 12 months.