Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
ID05628194

SAVE THE BOTTOMS!!!: Assessing the Gay Male Experience with Anal Cancer Prevention Strategies

Led by University of Minnesota · Updated on 2025-08-03

5000

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a study to understand the knowledge and opinions about anal cancer screening among men who have sex with men (MSM). The study aims to gather information on their experiences receiving care that follows guidelines to reduce the risk of anal cancer. This research uses a large-scale survey shared through social media platforms. Participants will complete a one-time electronic survey accessible via popular Meta-based social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The study does not involve any treatment or medication but focuses on collecting observational data through this survey. Men who take part will be asked about their awareness of anal cancer risk and the strategies to lower that risk. The study will measure these outcomes over a period of two months. Participation involves completing the survey, and safety monitoring or follow-up is not required as this is an observational study. The total time commitment depends on the survey completion.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

ASSESSING THE GAY MALE EXPERIENCE WITH ANAL CANCER PREVENTION STRATEGIES

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
MALE
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Current resident of the United States
  • Engage in anal sex with male partners
  • Fluent in English or Spanish
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • 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

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 screening and enrollment visit (online survey)

Surveillance

Duration - 1 day

Participants complete a one-time survey to assess awareness of anal cancer risk and prevention strategies.

1 survey completion (online)

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455

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Research Team

K

Kathryn Vera

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

1

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