Emergency rooms may become a frontline for HIV prevention in teens

NCT ID NCT07728123

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Westat Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests three ways to screen adolescents and young adults for HIV in emergency departments: targeted screening based on risk, universal opt-in screening offered to everyone, and universal opt-out screening where testing is done unless declined. The goal is to see which approach finds more HIV cases and gets more young people started on prevention (PrEP) or treatment quickly. Digital health tools help identify and link eligible teens to care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: HIV screening strategies (targeted, universal opt-in, universal opt-out) delivered via digital health
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the most effective way to screen teens for HIV in emergency departments and quickly connect them to prevention or treatment.
What could go wrong: The trial compares different screening approaches, but real-world adoption may face barriers. Results depend on how well digital tools engage adolescents.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV INFECTIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor College of Medicine
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Emory Atlanta Adolescent Consortium
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
Johns Hopkins University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Memphis, Tennessee, 38015, United States
University of South Florida
RECRUITING

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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