Anorectal Microbicide Project(AMP): Rectal Health, Behaviors and Microbicide Acceptability

Observational, cross-sectional, single-visit study of 896 men and women in Los Angeles, CA and Baltimore, MD including a computer-assisted interview focusing on the behavioral repertoire surrounding RAI, symptoms, and health seeking behaviors and a multidimensional assessment of behaviors, anorectal examination, and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Key information

Conditions

Rectal Health Anorectal Symptomatology Rectal Behaviors

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

AIDS Research Alliance, Los Angeles, California, United States

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Men and women are eligible who meet all of the following criteria:

At least 18 years of age
Willing to be tested for STIs including HIV
Willing to undergo an anal exam
Mentally competent to understand study procedures and give informed consent.
For the NO-RAI groups:

No RAI in the past year for the non-RAI men and women

For the practicing RAI groups:

Males: report RAI in the past 30 days Females: report RAI in the past 12 months

Exclusion criteria

Less than 18 years of age
Unwilling to be tested for STIs (and HIV)
Unwilling to undergo an anal exam
Unwilling to complete study questionnaire
Not mentally competent to understand study procedures and give informed consent.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Los Angeles

Other

Collaborators

AIDS Research Alliance
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Registry information

Official study title

Rectal Health, Behaviors and Microbicide Acceptability

Important dates

Study start: 2006
First posted: Sep 18, 2006
Registry last updated: Aug 16, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.