Quick ER test could spot HIV and syphilis in pregnant women, saving babies

NCT ID NCT07525076

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test a rapid fingerstick test for HIV and syphilis in pregnant women who come to the emergency department without prior prenatal care. Researchers want to see if offering this test leads to more women being diagnosed and starting treatment right away. The goal is to prevent passing these infections to their babies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chembio DPP® HIV-Syphilis rapid point-of-care test
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more pregnant women get diagnosed and treated for HIV or syphilis during their ER visit, potentially preventing infections in their babies.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial, so it won't prove a cure. Results depend on how well the test works in a busy ER, and not all patients may accept testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease sexually transmitted disease syphilis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV INFECTIONS SYPHILIS INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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