Improving HIV prevention services for adolescents through rapid STI testing
Clinical and implementation outcomes of a point of care sexually transmitted infection testing strategy to improve HIV prevention service delivery in adolescents
This study is looking at a new way to help teenagers get tested for HIV by offering quick tests for STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia during their visits, so they can get results in just 30 minutes and receive important counseling about HIV prevention.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11084641 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to enhance HIV prevention services for adolescents by implementing point of care testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea and chlamydia. By providing test results within 30 minutes, this method aims to increase the number of adolescents receiving HIV testing and counseling for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) during their STI visits. The study will evaluate how effectively this rapid testing can improve service delivery and patient outcomes in routine pediatric settings. The goal is to close the gap in HIV prevention services that many adolescents currently face.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents seeking STI testing and treatment who may be at risk for HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who are not seeking STI testing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of adolescents receiving timely HIV testing and prevention services, ultimately reducing the rates of HIV among this population.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using rapid testing methods to improve health service delivery, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wood, Sarah Marian — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wood, Sarah Marian
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.