CompletedNot Applicable

Human Papilloma Virus Infection in HIV-Positive Indian Men Who Have Sex With Men

United States302 participantsStarted 2009-07

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Gathering information about human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in HIV-positive men who have sex with men may help doctors learn more about the disease. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying HPV infection in HIV-positive Indian men who have sex with men.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * HIV-1 infection, as documented by ELISA and confirmed by a second testing method (e.g., western blot, HIV-1 culture, HIV-1 antigen, plasma HIV-1 RNA, or a second antibody test by a method other than ELISA) \- If prior documentation and confirmation of HIV-1 infection is not available, two licensed rapid HIV tests are allowed * Must have had receptive or insertive anal intercourse with another man within the past 6 months PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: * Speaks Hindi (in Mumbai) or Tamil (in Vellore) * No active drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site Investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements * No history of a sex-change operation that would preclude collection of penile or scrotal specimens PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: * Not specified

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Detectable human papilloma virus DNA in the penis, anus, or mouth

Timeframe: Study entry

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00919997

SponsorAIDS Malignancy Consortium

Sponsor typeNETWORK

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-07

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