Plain-English translation of NCT06408142 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is testing a new approach called Universal Test and Connect, which brings HIV testing and prevention services directly to emergency departments. The study aims to screen patients for HIV and identify those who could benefit from preventive medications or treatment, reaching people who might not otherwise access regular healthcare.
Many people at risk for HIV or living with HIV never get tested or treated because they don't access routine health services. Emergency departments see large numbers of vulnerable patients, so this study explores whether offering comprehensive HIV services in this setting could catch more cases and prevent new infections.
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If you participate, you would receive an HIV test in the emergency department and answer questions about your health history and risk factors. Healthcare staff would then determine if you are eligible for preventive medications or treatment and help connect you to those services. Some participants and emergency department staff may also be invited to take part in interviews or surveys to help the researchers understand how well the program works.
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South Africa
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborators
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Enrollment target
~2,000 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
12 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
David Rudolph, MD
Johns Hopkins University
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