Swab test for HPV screening in people with HIV
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at using a simple swab to screen for HPV (the virus that can cause anal cancer) in people living with HIV. By collecting a sample from the anal area, the study aims to find a less invasive way to check for risk, helping you avoid more uncomfortable procedures unless needed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are living with HIV.
- If you are a gay or bisexual man or trans woman, you are 35 or older. If you are any other person, you are 45 or older.
- You are willing to complete all study steps and give your consent (in English or with an interpreter).
- You have never had a high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) — a detailed exam of the anal area.
- You have never had anal cancer or high-grade anal precancerous changes.
- You haven’t had any medical treatment to the anal area in the last two weeks, and you don’t have other conditions that would make the exam unsafe.
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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