Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Risk and Prevention among Trans Women
Official title: Sexually Transmited Infection Testing Risk and Prevention among Trans Women (STRiP-T)
Funded at University of Central Florida · NIH-11581928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to improve STI testing and prevention for trans women by testing self-collection vs clinician collection, and by measuring STI prevalence across sites and how social factors influence risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Central Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orlando, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R00MD017967-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11581928 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 years and older who identify as trans women and are at risk for STIs and HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the trans women population or those not at risk for STIs may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
Trans women experience high and persistent sexual health disparities, including elevated HIV and other STIs. This project tests whether self-collected samples can be as accurate as clinician-collected samples for detecting STIs, and gathers data on how common genital, rectal, and pharyngeal STIs are across multiple sites. It also examines how social networks, support, and neighborhood context affect STI risk, considering differences by surgical status. The study uses biologic samples, behavioral surveys, and spatial analysis to create practical strategies for scalable testing and prevention in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to easier, more acceptable STI testing for trans women and more effective, data-driven prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results for self-collection testing and multisite STI screening, but gaps remain for trans women and surgical status differences, making this study both grounded and exploratory.
Where this research is happening
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coudray, Makella S. — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: Coudray, Makella S.
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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.