Emergency rooms get smarter about teen STI screening

NCT ID NCT03715335

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at how to improve testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea and chlamydia in teenagers visiting emergency departments. Researchers compared two methods: testing only teens with certain risk factors versus offering testing to everyone. The goal was to find the most effective and cost-efficient way to catch more infections and help teens get treated sooner.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Children's Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

  • Colorado Children's Hospital

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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