Low-burden PrEP access through emergency rooms
ED2PrEP - patient focused, low-burden strategies for PrEP uptake among emergency departments patients: a cross-over hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial
This project tries out easy, low-burden ways to help people at risk for HIV who come to emergency departments start and keep using PrEP.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098450 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you come to a participating Bronx emergency department for sexual health care or an STI, this project will offer one of two streamlined ways to learn about and get PrEP. The trial uses a crossover design where ED sites rotate between the two approaches so teams can compare which method helps more people start PrEP and stay linked to follow-up care. Approaches may include brief screening, on-the-spot counseling, same-day prescriptions or referrals, and low-burden follow-up support tailored to patients' needs. The work focuses on real-world delivery so successful practices could be adopted quickly across EDs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People at risk for HIV who are not currently on PrEP and who seek care for sexual health concerns or STIs in participating Bronx emergency departments.
Not a fit: People already taking PrEP, not at risk for HIV, or who do not visit the participating EDs are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could help more people at risk start PrEP quickly through EDs and reduce future HIV infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other pilot programs have shown emergency departments can initiate PrEP, but large pragmatic trials testing low-burden, scalable approaches are still limited.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felsen, Uriel — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Felsen, Uriel
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.