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Human PapillomavirusImpressNCT02003508

Prevalence of Genital HPV Infection in Males Following Introduction of Universal Male HPV Vaccination

An observational study of Human Papillomavirus, run by The Alfred at 1 site in Australia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study will examine how common HPV infection is in teenage males in Australia before and after the introduction of universal school based vaccination of males in Australia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 17 to 19 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Human Papillomavirus
Type of treatment
Vaccines
How many people
345 participants
Where
1 siteAustralia
Study dates
Jan 2014to 29 Dec 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 17 to 19 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Males aged 17-19 recruited from sexual health clinics and community sources

Who may be able to join

  • Male
  • Aged 17 to 19
  • Able to complete study requirements
  • Residing in Australia from 12 years of age

Who cannot join

  • -Males reporting sex with males in the past 12 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Australia1 site
  • Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3053

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About this study

This study will examine how common HPV infection is in teenage males in Australia before and after the introduction of universal school based vaccination of males in Australia.

Read the detailed description

Males aged 17 to 19 in Australia will be recruited from 2014. Men will undergo sampling from the penis for HPV. The prevalence of HPV infection will be determined in 2014-2015 and compared to the prevalence in 2016-2017.

Keywords
Prevalence, HPV, Human papillomavirus, Vaccination

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT02003508
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pre-school based vaccination program (not vaccine eligible)Young (17-19 years) men who were not eligible for school based vaccination due to their age at the time of the programs roll out.
Post-school based vaccination program (vaccine eligible)Young men (17-19 years) who were eligible for school based vaccination due to their age at the time of the programs roll out.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Prevalence of Penile HPV Genotypes

    Prevalence of penile HPV genotypes among heterosexually active young men. Percentage of participants with specific genotypes on penile samples, as detected by Linear Array.

    Participants provided a single penile sample.

    Measured: Single study visit (one time point per participant)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Dec 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2014
  3. Primary completion29 Dec 2017
  4. Study completion29 Dec 2017

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
345 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02003508
Sponsor's protocol ID
IISP50939
Acronym
Impress
Status last verified
Mar 2020
First submitted
2 Dec 2013
Last updated
6 Mar 2020
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Human Papillomavirus, run by The Alfred at 1 site in Australia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 Mar 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Prevalence of Penile HPV Genotypes (time frame: Single study visit (one time point per participant)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Mar 2020.

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