Deeper swab may improve anal cancer detection
NCT ID NCT07085845
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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, without causing discomfort.
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Curative Building
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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