Improving access to HIV prevention for patients in emergency departments
ED2PrEP - patient focused, low-burden strategies for PrEP uptake among emergency departments patients: a cross-over hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial
This study is looking for ways to make it easier for Black and Latinx people in the Bronx to access PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV, especially when they visit emergency rooms for sexually transmitted infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11231762 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Black and Latinx communities in the Bronx, NY, who are disproportionately affected by HIV. It aims to identify and implement low-burden strategies within emergency departments (EDs) to facilitate better access to PrEP for individuals seeking care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). By restructuring the delivery of STI care in EDs, the research seeks to align healthcare services with the needs of these communities, ultimately improving health outcomes. The study will employ a hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of these strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx individuals seeking care for STIs in emergency departments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not seek care for STIs or are not part of the high-risk populations targeted by this research may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase PrEP access and usage among high-risk populations, thereby reducing HIV transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in improving access to preventive healthcare in emergency settings, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felsen, Uriel — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Felsen, Uriel
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 below.