HIV and oral cancer: what blocks access to care?
NCT ID NCT06055868
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal is to promote health equity and reduce oral cancer risk in this community.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify ways to improve access to oral health care and cancer prevention for people living with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, small qualitative study that does not test any treatment. Findings may not apply to all populations or lead to direct changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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133 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
People living with HIV who identify with one or more racial/ethnic/ sexual or gender minority groups
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be 18-years old or older. * Participants must be individuals living with HIV * Ability to speak and understand English * Identify as one or more racial/ethnic minority groups or sexual and gender minority groups * All genders and members of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18-years old. * Not living with HIV. * Not able to speak and understand English. * Not classified as one or more racial/ethnic minority groups or sexual and gender minority groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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