HPV self-screening vs. doctor screening for anal cancer risk
Part of Cancer, Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to screen for HPV, a virus linked to anal cancer. People living with HIV will either collect their own sample or have a doctor do it, then switch methods. The goal is to see which is more comfortable and accurate.
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Who can take part
- You are 30 to 65 years old
- You are living with HIV
- You are in a vulnerable situation, such as receiving social services or referred by a charity
- You live in one of two specific towns in the study area
- You have agreed to attend sexual health awareness meetings
- You still have your uterus (no hysterectomy)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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