Anal Cytology Collection Procedures in Predicting High-Grade Anal Dysplasia in Men Who Have Sex With Men

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Anal Carcinoma, HIV Infection, Human Papillomavirus Infection

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02816879

Run by

Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

People needed

415

Starts

2013-08-01

Expected to finish

2028-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males who self-identify as having had or currently having sex with men; both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and HIV-uninfected subjects are being enrolled

Where it is running

• 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

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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