Creating a database for sexually transmitted infection preventives
Official title: DEVELOPING A DATABASE FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI) PREVENTATIVES TO FACILITATE INFORMATION EXCHANGE FOR MULTIPURPOSE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES of Contraception Research
Funded at Public Health Institute · NIH-11201811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful database to share information about new ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and improve contraceptive methods, so patients can have better options for staying safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Public Health Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $117,500 |
| NIH project number | 75N94024P00710-0-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11201811 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals seeking effective contraceptive options that also offer protection against STIs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in contraceptive methods or who do not have a risk of sexually transmitted infections may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive database that will facilitate the exchange of information regarding sexually transmitted infection (STI) preventives. By coordinating efforts among various stakeholders, including product developers and researchers, the project aims to gather and document innovative active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that can be incorporated into multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs). Patients can benefit from this initiative as it aims to enhance the development of contraceptive technologies that also provide protection against STIs. The database will be continuously updated to reflect new findings and advancements in STI prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective contraceptive methods that also protect against sexually transmitted infections.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully developed similar databases and technologies, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Public Health Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young Holt, Bethany — Public Health Institute
- Study coordinator: Young Holt, Bethany
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.