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Anal Cytology Collection Procedures in Predicting High-Grade Anal Dysplasia in Men Who Have Sex With Men
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Summary
This clinical trial compares three anal cytology collection procedures (collected at a single visit) in men who have sex with men (MSM). It also compares two different tests for human papilloma virus, the virus that causes high grade anal dysplasia, which is thought to occur before anal cancer. This study may help doctors develop better screening for high-grade anal dysplasia in MSM in order to identify those who need to return for additional screening and treatment.
Official title: Improving Screening Tools to Better Predict High-Grade Anal Dysplasia for MSM
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
415
Start Date
2013-08-01
Completion Date
2027-06-01
Last Updated
2025-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Cytology Specimen Collection Procedure
Undergo anal cytology collection
Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Correlative studies
Locations (3)
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
Los Angeles, California, United States
UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, United States
Desert AIDS Project
Palm Springs, California, United States