Keeping youth-friendly HIV self-testing and prevention services available for Nigerian adolescents
Sustaining Innovative Tools to Expand Youth-Friendly HIV Self-Testing (S-ITEST)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-11412296
This project works to keep HIV self-testing, PrEP, STI testing, and youth-friendly clinic linkages available and easy to use for adolescents and young adults (14–24) in Nigeria.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11412296 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be part of efforts that work directly with Nigerian youth to design and keep HIV prevention services like self-testing, PrEP, and STI screening linked to youth-friendly clinics. The team uses youth-led approaches such as crowdsourcing open calls, designathons, and participatory learning communities so young people help shape the services. They are building on a successful pilot and expanding what worked across many local government areas while studying how to make these services routine and sustainable. The project focuses on practical ways to move from a research program into lasting community programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adolescents and young adults aged about 14–24 in Nigeria who are at risk for HIV and interested in youth-friendly testing or prevention services.
Not a fit: People who are outside the 14–24 age range or who live outside the participating communities in Nigeria would not be expected to benefit directly from taking part.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make it easier for Nigerian adolescents and young adults to know their HIV status, start prevention like PrEP, get STI screening, and connect with youth-friendly care.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier pilot work from the same 4YBY program and interim data from a related randomized trial have shown promising results using youth-led and crowdsourced approaches.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: IWELUNMOR, JULIET — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: IWELUNMOR, JULIET
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus