Using health technology to improve STI detection in adolescents
Official title: Leveraging Health Information Technology to Reduce Health Disparities in Adolescent Health Outcomes: A Patient-Centered Approach
Run by Children's National Research Institute · NCT04372875 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using a special electronic tool in emergency rooms can help doctors find more sexually transmitted infections in teens and young adults aged 15-21 compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 18500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's National Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 8, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04372875 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 15-21 years who are seeking care in the emergency department.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are critically ill, cognitively impaired, or unable to understand English will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a sexual health survey-derived electronic clinical decision support system in increasing the detection rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents aged 15-21 years in an emergency department setting. By comparing the STI detection rates between those receiving the electronic support and those receiving usual care, the study seeks to identify potential disparities in health outcomes. The research will also analyze detection rates based on sexual risk levels and race/ethnicity to understand broader implications for public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved STI detection and management among adolescents, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using electronic decision support systems to improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 15-21 years seeking care in the emergency department Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be excluded if unable to understand English, are critically ill, cognitively impaired, or otherwise unable to provide consent for completion of the sexual health survey (SHS) and STI screening.
Where it's running
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Children's National Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Meleah Boyle
- Email: mdboyle@childrensnational.org
- Phone: 2024765388
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.