Anal squamous cell carcinoma
MONDO:0006082A squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising from the anal canal or the anal margin (perianal skin). Human papillomavirus is detected in the majority of cases. Homosexual HIV-positive men have an increased risk of developing anal squamous cell carcinoma in comparison to the general male population. Symptoms include anal pruritus, discomfort when sitting, pain, change in bowel habit, and bleeding. The prognosis is generally better for anal margin SCC than for anal canal SCC.
Also known as: anal squamous cell cancer, anal squamous cell carcinoma, anus squamous cell carcinoma, epidermoid anal carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma of anus, epidermoid carcinoma of the anus, squamous cell anal carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma - anus
2938 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 40 tagged with Anal squamous cell carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Anal squamous cell carcinoma
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Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma 12 trials
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Anal margin squamous cell carcinoma 4 trials
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Anus basaloid carcinoma 3 trials
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Anal verrucous carcinoma 0 trials
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Less invasive surgery shows promise for anal cancer in HIV patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether removing small, early-stage anal cancers with local surgery alone is safe and effective for people with HIV. The goal was to see if this less invasive approach could avoid the need for stronger treatments like radiation or chemotherapy. Sixteen partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on HPV cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new experimental treatment called HPVST cells in 32 people with HPV-related cancers that had returned or not responded to standard care. The cells are grown from the patient's own blood and trained to attack HPV-infected cancer cells. The goal was to find a sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can anal cancer treatment spare sexual well-being? a study tracks the toll over two years.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows people treated for anal cancer with radiotherapy to see how their sexual quality of life changes over time. Participants complete questionnaires during treatment, three months later, and two years after diagnosis. The goal is to understand the long-term impact …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a global patient registry improve anal cancer care for people with HIV?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study builds a global registry of adults with anal squamous cell carcinoma, both with and without HIV infection. Researchers will collect real-world data on treatments, lab results, and outcomes to compare how the disease progresses in each group. The goal is to identify fac…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Deeper swab may improve anal cancer detection
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a deeper self-collected swab (5 cm) collects better cell samples from the anal canal compared to a shallower one (3 cm). Fifty adults at higher risk for anal cancer participated. The goal was to see which depth gives a more useful sample for screening, w…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC