This is a study to determine if HC2 HPV testing in the anal canal can detect high-risk HPV and whether this aids in identifying individuals are risk for anal cancer or precancerous lesions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
300
We will sample the anal canal for cells with either a swab and swab or swab and brush to determine which is superior
Laser Surgery Care, Inc.
New York, New York, United States
HC2 can accurately test for oncogenic HPV in anal specimens
Determination that HC2 testing in the anal canal can be performed
Time frame: in approximately 12 months
Sensitivity and specificity of cytology with HC2
To determine if HC2 improves the sensitivity and specificity of anal cytology
Time frame: in approximately 12 months
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