ASSESSING THE GAY MALE EXPERIENCE WITH ANAL CANCER PREVENTION STRATEGIES

University of Minnesota5,000 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to describe current knowledge and opinions about anal cancer screening among men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as their experience receiving guideline-compliant care aimed at anal cancer risk reduction using a large-scale survey disseminated via social media.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

5,000

Conditions

Anal Cancer

Interventions

Observational/SurveryOTHER

MSM participants will complete a one-time survey, delivered in an e-format. Survey will be accessible via Meta-based social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age * Current resident of the U.S. * Engage in anoreceptive intercourse with male partners * Fluent in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Under the age of 18 years old * Not living in the United States * Not born with sex assigned at birth as male * Does not engage in sex with male partners

Locations (1)

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

MSM awareness of anal cancer risk

Survey with question items on participants' awareness of anal cancer risk

Time frame: 2 months

MSM awareness of strategies to decrease anal cancer risk

Survey with question items of strategies to decrease anal cancer risk

Time frame: 2 months

Central Contacts

Kathryn Vera

CONTACT

612-625-5018 giero002@umn.edu

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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