ER HIV testing: could universal screening stop the spread?
NCT ID NCT06408142
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will offer HIV tests to everyone visiting emergency departments in South Africa and Baltimore, regardless of risk factors. The goal is to find undiagnosed HIV cases and connect people to either treatment or preventive medication (PrEP). Researchers will track how many people are eligible for PrEP and how many accept it, aiming to improve HIV care in busy emergency settings.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help identify more people with undiagnosed HIV and link them to treatment or prevention, potentially reducing new infections.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures feasibility and uptake, so it won't directly prove that universal testing improves health outcomes.
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Gugulethu Community Health Centre
RECRUITINGCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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