Providing HIV prevention services in emergency departments for at-risk individuals
PrEP-ED: PrEP Services in the Emergency Department for Hard-to-Reach Populations
This study is looking to make it easier for people at high risk of HIV to access PrEP by providing information and support during their visits to the emergency room, so they can get the help they need even if they're there for something else.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10484515 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at high risk by utilizing emergency departments (EDs) as key locations for outreach. It addresses barriers such as low awareness of PrEP and limited healthcare engagement by developing a model that screens, educates, and links patients to PrEP services during their ED visits. The approach involves collaboration among experienced clinician researchers and aims to create a supportive environment for initiating PrEP, even when patients are seeking care for unrelated issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals visiting emergency departments who are at increased risk for HIV infection.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for HIV or those who are already engaged in PrEP services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of individuals at risk for HIV who receive preventive treatment, thereby reducing new HIV infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using emergency departments for initiating preventive health interventions, suggesting that this approach could be effective for PrEP as well.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoffman, Susie — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Hoffman, Susie
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.