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Self-sampling to Optimize Anal Lesion Outcomes
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find ways to increase anal cancer screening among people at increased risk for anal cancer. This study will try to find out if persons will do an intervention (self-sampling of the anal canal) and if it affects cytology and high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) appointment attendance. Secondarily, the study will assess if a person who gets their choice of either self-sampling or healthcare provider sampling affects clinic attendance.
Official title: Self-sampling to Optimize Anal Lesion Outcomes (SOLO)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
572
Start Date
2025-11-18
Completion Date
2029-03-31
Last Updated
2026-01-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Self-sampling
Self-sampling instructions will be provided to participants who will insert the swab into the anus to collect cells. Then the participant will put the swab in a vial of transport fluid for assessment at a laboratory.
Nylon-flocked Swab
At the cytology appointment, participants may receive self-sampling or clinician sampling with 1 of 2 kinds of swabs. The nylon-flocked swab is the intervention and will be assessed on patient acceptability and patient and clinician ability to collect an adequate sample.
Locations (3)
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States