ASSESSING THE GAY MALE EXPERIENCE WITH ANAL CANCER PREVENTION STRATEGIES

NCT05628194 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: HRP-580
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 5,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Anal Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• MSM awareness of anal cancer risk

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

  2 months

• MSM awareness of strategies to decrease anal cancer risk

  Survey with question items of strategies to decrease anal cancer risk

  2 months

Study Arms (1)

Men who have sex with men (MSM)

Other: Observational/Survery

Interventions

Observational/Survery OTHER

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).

Men who have sex with men (MSM)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

MSM population, which may include individuals who may identify as having a sexual orientation of gay, bisexual, or gender-queer. They may identify as any gender, including trans-gender or non-binary (but limited to those born with sex assigned at birth as male).

You may qualify if:

• ≥18 years of age
• Current resident of the U.S.
• Engage in anoreceptive intercourse with male partners
• Fluent in English or Spanish

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Minnesota: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anus Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rectal Neoplasms; Colorectal Neoplasms; Intestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Anus Diseases; Rectal Diseases

Study Officials

• Elliot Arsoniadis, M.D., Ph.D

  University of Minnesota

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Kathryn Vera

CONTACT

612-625-5018; giero002@umn.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 16, 2022
• First Posted: November 28, 2022
• Study Start: June 8, 2023
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2026
• Last Updated: August 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)