Improving HIV screening and prevention for adolescents in emergency departments
Official title: Screen Smart: Using Digital Health to Improve HIV Screening and Prevention for Adolescents in the Emergency Department
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11067866 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for teens and young adults to get tested for HIV and connect them to prevention options, like PrEP, right in emergency departments, so that more at-risk youth can access the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | April 13, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $778,394 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110321-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11067866 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 20 who are at risk for HIV and seeking care in emergency departments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or those who are not at risk for HIV, may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance HIV screening and prevention strategies for adolescents and young adults by implementing a program in emergency departments. It focuses on increasing the rates of HIV testing and linking at-risk youth to preventive care, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). By utilizing insights from previous studies, the project will adapt and refine processes to ensure that HIV screening is universally offered and can be seamlessly integrated into emergency care workflows. The goal is to reach adolescents who typically do not access preventive healthcare services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HIV awareness, testing, and prevention among adolescents, ultimately reducing new infections in this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in implementing screening programs for other sexually transmitted infections in emergency settings, indicating potential for this approach to be effective for HIV as well.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reed, Jennifer Lynn — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Reed, Jennifer Lynn
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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.