HPV types and disease burden of anal cancer in China

Understanding the Human Papillomavirus Genotype Attribution and Disease Burden of Anal Cancer in China: A Multicenter Hospital-based Study

Observational Fudan University · NCT06670495

This project will test which HPV types are found in people with anal cancer in China and describe who is affected.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorFudan University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06670495 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study will collect tumor specimens and clinical and demographic data from patients diagnosed with anal cancer at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center. Tumor samples will be tested for presence and genotype of human papillomavirus (HPV) to determine the distribution of HPV types in anal cancer. The study will also describe epidemiological characteristics, temporal trends, and the overall disease burden of anal cancer in China. Patients with HIV infection, post‑transplant immunosuppression, or who received radiation or chemotherapy before specimen collection are excluded.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults diagnosed with anal cancer in China who have not had radiation or chemotherapy before specimen collection and who consent to provide tumor specimens are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: People with HIV, those with post‑transplant immunosuppression, patients who already received chemo/radiation before specimen collection, or cases without available specimens are unlikely to benefit from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide prevention and screening strategies and inform HPV vaccination and public health policy for anal cancer in China.

How similar studies have performed: International studies have established a strong link between HPV and anal cancer and characterized genotypes elsewhere, but large-scale genotype and burden data specifically from China are limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* (1) Patients diagnosed with anal cancers, (2) Patients without radiation or chemotherapy prior to specimen collection;

Exclusion Criteria:

* (1) Patients with HIV infection, (2) Patients with immunosuppression after solid organ transplantation, (3) Those who do not agree to specimen collection and testing, (4) For retrospective study cases, those who without specimen.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Anal CancerHPV prevalenceHPV genotypeAnal cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.