SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

This study is testing a special kiosk placed in rural Appalachian Kentucky that provides clean syringes and harm reduction supplies to people who inject drugs. The goal is to see if the kiosk helps reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, and lowers the risk of drug overdose. Ab…

This study looks at how to keep a youth-friendly HIV self-testing program called 4YBY running in Nigeria. It will involve over 1,200 young people aged 14-24 who are at risk for HIV. Researchers will compare standard program delivery with an enhanced version that includes extra su…

This study tests a program called ZAIMARA that brings together adolescent girls (ages 15-19) and their mother figures for a two-day workshop. The goal is to improve communication about HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and PrEP, and to increase HIV testing and prevention. Res…

This study tests whether adding trauma-coping lessons to a relationship skills program helps teens aged 13-19 in Miami avoid unprotected sex and pregnancy. Nearly 1,000 youth will be split into three groups: one gets the combined program, one gets relationship skills only, and a …

This study tests a mobile app called Next4You designed for teens aged 16-19 in California's foster care system. The app offers short lessons on communication, relationships, sexual health, and wellness over four weeks. Researchers want to see if it helps teens avoid unintended pr…

This study tests a program called Wrap It Up (WIU) for 11th and 12th graders in rural California. The program is a short booster course (4-5 hours) that builds on earlier sex ed to help teens make informed decisions about sex, contraception, and STDs. Researchers will compare stu…

This study tests a program called the Sexual Health Empowerment (SHE) Project for women who are about to leave jail. The goal is to improve their understanding of cervical cancer, breast cancer, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. About 279 women will take part, and…

This study in Nepal tests whether using rapid point-of-care tests for sexually transmitted infections can reduce the overuse of antibiotics for vaginal discharge. About 1,500 women will be split into three groups: standard care, test-guided treatment, or test-guided treatment plu…

This study follows 830 women in Alabama who are at risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Researchers will use a smartphone app to provide information and resources, and track how many women start using PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV. The goal is to learn …