Improving HIV screening and prevention for adolescents and young adults
Official title: RP1 Screen 2 Prevent
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-10993602 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to help teenagers and young adults get tested for HIV and access prevention treatments, especially in places like emergency rooms where they might not usually go for care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | January 25, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $858,163 |
| NIH project number | 5UM2HD111102-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993602 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 24 who are at risk for HIV and may not have access to traditional healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 24 or those who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV screening and prevention strategies specifically for adolescents and young adults, who are significantly affected by HIV but often lack access to testing and care. The project aims to implement HIV screening in nontraditional healthcare settings, such as emergency departments, to reach those who might not seek preventive healthcare otherwise. By utilizing insights from previous studies, the research will explore the most effective and cost-efficient methods for screening and linking at-risk youth to preventive treatments like PrEP and antiretroviral therapy. The goal is to create sustainable HIV screening programs that can be integrated into emergency department workflows.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HIV testing and prevention among adolescents and young adults, ultimately reducing new infections in this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in implementing screening programs in emergency departments for other sexually transmitted infections, suggesting a promising approach for HIV screening as well.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hightow-Weidman, Lisa B — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Hightow-Weidman, Lisa B
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.