Plain-English translation of NCT06890988 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether dental offices can successfully screen patients for HIV and offer prevention services. The research compares two different team setups: one where standard dental staff (dentists, hygienists, and assistants) deliver HIV screening and education, and another where they have help from a dedicated care coordinator. The goal is to understand which approach works better in real dental practices.
Many patients miss opportunities to be screened for HIV during routine dental visits, even though dental offices are ideal places to catch undiagnosed infections early. This study exists to figure out if dental teams can reliably offer HIV screening and prevention services, and whether they need extra support from a care coordinator to do so effectively.
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As a dental team member, you would participate in this study over two phases. Your dental clinic will first use one approach (either standard team only, or with a care coordinator), and then switch to the other approach after a period of time. During each phase, you would use a computer alert system that prompts you to offer HIV screening to eligible patients, and you would help deliver HIV prevention education and services as part of your regular dental work.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Columbia University
Collaborators
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Enrollment target
~128 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
September 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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Central contact
Michael Yin, MD, MS
Columbia University
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