Pocket-sized HIV test could bring same-day diagnosis to community clinics

NCT ID NCT07730801

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether the GeneXpert system, a portable device that can run multiple tests, can accurately detect HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C, and HPV in community health centers and clinics. Researchers will compare its results to standard lab tests and track whether patients get treated faster. The study involves 2,500 people across Canada who are already seeking testing for these infections.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: GeneXpert system (Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC, CT/NG, HCV VL Fingerstick, HPV tests)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make rapid, same-visit HIV and STBBI testing widely available in community clinics, helping more people get diagnosed and treated quickly.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage feasibility study, not a large-scale rollout. The test's accuracy in real-world community settings may differ from lab results, and not all sites may adopt the system.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chlamydia infectious disease chlamydia trachomatis infectious disease gonorrhea hepatitis C virus infection HIV infectious disease human papilloma virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHLAMYDIA GONORRHEA HCV HIV HPV

Contacts and locations

Locations

Anishnawbe Health Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Women's Health In Women's Hands Community Health Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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