Improving home testing for HIV and STIs among Black women in Texas
Increasing HIV/STI Home Testing, Linkage toCare, and Linkage to PrEP via a Digital Intervention among Black Women in a GeographicHotspot
This study is all about making it easier for Black women in Travis County, Texas, to test for HIV and STIs from home, while also providing support to help them get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10836231 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing access to home testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Black women in Travis County, Texas, a region with high HIV rates. The project aims to develop a web-based intervention that combines home testing with motivational support to encourage testing and linkage to care. Participants will engage in a structured program that guides them through the testing process, from using the home kit to obtaining treatment and attending appointments for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). By addressing barriers to testing, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for this high-risk population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women living in Travis County, Texas, who are at high risk for HIV and STIs.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Travis County or who are not at risk for HIV or STIs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection of HIV and STIs, ultimately reducing transmission rates and improving health outcomes for Black women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that home testing and digital interventions can effectively increase testing rates and linkage to care in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nydegger, Liesl a — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Nydegger, Liesl a
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.