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Implementation of an Opt-Out Testing and Rapid Diagnostic Strategy for Syphilis and HIV in Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate infection detection and treatment initiation rates for syphilis and HIV before and after integration of the Chembio DPP® HIV-Syphilis rapid POC test into an ongoing Emergency Department (ED) testing program and to determine whether dual rapid testing improves early initiation of HIV therapy in pregnant patients with newly identified HIV infection.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
14 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1400
Start Date
2026-04-15
Completion Date
2028-05-31
Last Updated
2026-04-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Chembio HIV/Syphilis rapid Point of Care (POC) test
Participants will undergo dual rapid HIV/syphilis testing by fingerstick using the Chembio DPP® HIV-Syphilis System.
Laboratory-based HIV and syphilis testing
Laboratory-based HIV and syphilis testing
Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States