New study offers free STI care to black youth in the deep south
NCT ID NCT06428643
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study provides free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV to Black youth aged 15-26 in New Orleans. Those who test positive can get treatment at no cost and are encouraged to bring their partners. The goal is to reduce STI rates and health disparities in this community.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- STI screening and expedited treatment at pharmacies
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce STI rates and health disparities in Black youth in the Deep South.
- What could go wrong
- This is a community-based intervention, not a new drug or cure. Success depends on participation and follow-up, and results may not apply to other regions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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