Testing for oral HPV infection in people living with HIV using mail-delivered kits.
Official title: Persistent oral HPV among diverse PLWH: A pilot study to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of testing for oral HPV DNA infection with mail-delivered sample collection kits.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11009433 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how easy and acceptable it is for people living with HIV to use mail-in kits to collect samples for testing oral HPV, which can help us understand and reduce the risk of throat cancer, especially among different racial and ethnic groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $164,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R03DE033930-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009433 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have access to mail-delivered sample collection kits may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the feasibility and acceptability of using mail-delivered sample collection kits to test for oral HPV DNA infection among people living with HIV (PLWH). The study aims to address the increased risk of oropharyngeal cancer in this population, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic disparities in HPV infection and cancer outcomes. By allowing participants to collect samples at home, the research seeks to reduce the burden of multiple clinic visits while gathering important data on oral HPV persistence. The findings could help identify risk factors and improve screening methods for oropharyngeal cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and prevention strategies for oropharyngeal cancer in people living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on the specific approach of using mail-delivered kits for oral HPV testing, similar studies have shown promise in improving access to screening in other populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez, Alexandra Lydia — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Hernandez, Alexandra Lydia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.