HIV-Associated DNA Hypermethylation in Cervical Cancer
OBJECTIVES:
- Utilize molecular assays to identify a panel of hypermethylated genes that are
predictive of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 3 or invasive cervical
cancer (ICC) among patients with or without HIV infection.
- Perform a nested case-control study assessing the risk of developing CIN3 in
relationship to human papillomavirus (HPV) persistence, HIV, and the presence or
acquisition of candidate hypermethylated genes in these patients.
- Identify HIV-related factors (e.g., CD4 counts, viral load, and highly active
antiretroviral therapy [HAART]) that might be associated with the presence or
acquisition of specific hypermethylated genes in these patients.
OUTLINE: This is a longitudinal, multicenter study.
Patients undergo biopsy for removal of cervical tissue. Patients also undergo blood and
urine sample collection. Samples are analyzed for the presence of cancer or changes that
indicate that cancer might develop. Patients also undergo colposcopy at baseline and at 3
years.
After completion of study procedures, patients are followed every 4 months for up to 3
years.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 1,150 patients will be accrued for this study.
Observational
Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective
Identification of hypermethylated genes that are predictive of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 3 or invasive cervical cancer
Use molecular assays to identify a panel of hypermethylated genes that are predictive of CIN-3/ICC among women with and without HIV infection. We will rank genes by their ability to discriminate normal cervical tissue from CIN-3/ICC after stratifying by HIV infection.
3 years
No
Nancy B. Kiviat, MD
Principal Investigator
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
United States: Institutional Review Board
6113
NCT00458562
January 2006
December 2013
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