Improving HIV Screening and Prevention for Adolescents in Emergency Departments
Screen Smart: Using Digital Health to Improve HIV Screening and Prevention for Adolescents in the Emergency Department
This study is trying out a new way to offer HIV testing and prevention services to teens aged 15-21 in emergency rooms to help keep them safe from HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 63000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Columbus, Ohio and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06003192 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to implement universal opt-out HIV testing and linkage to preventive care for adolescents aged 15-21 visiting pediatric emergency departments. It utilizes a tablet-based screening process to assess sexual health and identify candidates for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Participants will have the option to opt-out of testing and, if eligible, will be linked to PrEP services through a digital health platform. The research seeks to enhance the effectiveness of HIV screening and improve access to preventive care for at-risk youth.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 15-21 who are visiting a pediatric emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients who are critically ill, cognitively impaired, or unable to understand English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase HIV screening rates and access to preventive care for adolescents, ultimately reducing HIV infections in this population.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar digital health approaches for screening and linking patients to care, indicating a promising avenue for improving HIV prevention efforts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients 15-21 years of age visiting a pediatric emergency department. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to understand English * Critically ill * Cognitively impaired * Altered mental status
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio and 3 other locations
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Children's Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer L Reed, MD, MS — Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Tricia Cobb, MS
- Email: patricia.cobb@cchmc.org
- Phone: 513-636-7966
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.