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NCT Number: NCT02897427

Throat and Other HPV-Related Cancers in Men: Identifying Them Early

This trial studies the screening of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal and anogenital cancers. Learning the relationship between HPV and cancer risk in men who test positive for HPV antibodies or circulating HPV DNA may help doctors to develop early methods of screening for certain types of cancer, and screening for HPV may help doctors to learn which patients may be at a higher risk for developing certain types of cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Human Papillomavirus Infection Communicable Diseases DNA Virus Infections Disease Attributes Genital Diseases Infections Papillomavirus Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Tumor Virus Infections Urogenital Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

50 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

PRIMARY SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the association of antibodies to human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) early (E) antigens and circulating HPV16 DNA (cHPVDNA) with oral HPV16 prevalence.

II. To determine the association of antibodies to HPV16 E antigens and/or cHPVDNA with site-specific HPV16 DNA prevalence, viral persistence, or cellular transformation (cancer and pre-cancer).

III. To determine the association of 12-month persistence of oral rinse HPV16 DNA with site-specific oropharyngeal HPV16 DNA prevalence, viral persistence, or cellular transformation (cancer and pre-cancer).

EXPLORATORY SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVE:

I. To explore the use of a blood-based point-of-care assay to determine HPV16 E antibody serologic status.

OUTLINE:

STAGE I: Participants undergo collection of blood and oral rinse samples.

STAGE II: Participants complete a head and neck exam with swab of the oropharyngeal mucosa, a thorough oropharyngeal exam including narrow band imaging, collection of oral rinse sample, transcervical ultrasonography of the neck lymph nodes and oropharynx, anoscopy, and complete Papanicolaou/HPV testing. Participants undergo repeat oropharyngeal screening, oral HPV DNA test, oral HPV integration testing, ultrasound, and blood sample collection once every year for 5 years.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Stage 1 Inclusion Criteria: United States (US) resident
  • Stage 1 Inclusion Criteria: Fluent in English
  • Stage 1 Inclusion Criteria: Sign an approved informed consent document
  • Stage 2 (longitudinal study) Inclusion Criteria:
  • Eligible for and enrolled in Stage 1
  • Test positive to HPV16 E antibodies; be identified as a negative control; test positive for oral HPV16 infection by oral rinse; or test positive for cvDNA
  • Sign an approved informed consent document

Exclusion criteria

  • Stage 1 Exclusion Criteria: Patients with previously documented squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, anus, or penis
  • Stage 1 Exclusion Criteria: Received radiation cancer therapy to the head and neck in the past
  • Stage 1 Exclusion Criteria: On active cancer therapy now or in the past 6 months
  • Stage 1 Exclusion Criteria: Ever had a transplant (stem cell, bone marrow, or solid organ)
  • Stage 1 Exclusion Criteria: Patients who received blood transfusions in the last 6 months
  • Stage 1 Exclusion Criteria: Other medical or psychiatric illness or social situation that would limit study compliance
  • Stage 2 (longitudinal study) Exclusion Criteria: Any seronegative and cvDNA-negative man who tests negative for oral HPV16 DNA by swab and oral rinse at two consecutive follow-up visits will be excluded from further follow-up. Any man who is seropositive, cvDNA-positive, or has evidence of integration at any time will continue to be followed regardless of oral HPV16 status

Treatment and study plan

Biomarker Analysis

Other

Complete HPV testing

Biospecimen Collection

Procedure

Undergo collection of blood and oral gargle samples

Ultrasonography

Procedure

Undergo transcervical ultrasonography

Other names: 2-Dimensional Grayscale Ultrasound Imaging, 2-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging, 2D-US, Ultrasound, Ultrasound Imaging, Ultrasound Test, Ultrasound, Medical, US

Primary outcomes

  1. Cancer detection rate of the seropositive group

    Time frame: Up to 5 years

    Will use the proportion equality test to compare the cancer detection rate of the seropositive group using the screening strategy with the historical rate of 0.08 (4/50). To evaluate the performance of the new techniques for early detection, will test whether the proportion of patients diagnosed at stage I, II, or III from the screening strategy is larger than the historical rate of 17.7% using the proportion equality test. Will further compute and compare the pre-cancer detection rates with the historical information.

  2. Prevalence of serum antibodies to human papillomavirus (HPV)16 E antigens

    Time frame: Up to 5 years

    Will calculate the prevalence of serum antibodies to HPV16 E antigens along with 95% confidence intervals. Will use descriptive statistics to summarize the demographic and sexual behavior characteristics of study participants overall and by HPV16 E antibody status (positive, negative). Logistic regression models will be used to determine the association between serostatus or oral HPV infection status and demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine

Other

Collaborators

  • Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

Throat and Other HPV-Related Cancers in Men: Identifying Them Early (TRINITY Study)

Acronym: TRINITY

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Sep 13, 2016
Registry last updated
Jan 26, 2026

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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.

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