Quick STI tests may boost HIV prevention in teens
NCT ID NCT06844045
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether offering rapid point-of-care testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia helps more teens get HIV testing and PrEP. About 6,460 adolescents aged 16-24 will be compared: some get rapid testing, others get standard lab testing. The goal is to see if same-day results lead to more HIV prevention services.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
point-of-care testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that rapid STI testing makes it easier for teens to get same-day HIV testing and prevention services.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, non-randomized study, so results may not apply to all clinics. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so impact may be modest.
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