A Seek, Test, and Treat Intervention to Reduce Chlamydia Trachomatis Disparities

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT06428643

Tulane University2,322 enrolled

Overview

This study includes testing for four STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV) at no cost. If positive, individual subjects will also be counseled and offered options for treatment for themselves and their sex partners that may include no cost expedited treatment and the option to be rescreened 3 months after treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

2,322

Conditions

Chlamydia Gonorrhea Hiv Syphilis

Interventions

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV screeningOTHER

Individuals aged 15-26 years old will be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis at community based venues. Individuals who test positive for chlamydia and gonorrhea and their sexual partners will be offered expedited treatment at participating pharmacies. Individuals who test positive will be asked to be rescreened for Ct/GC at 3 months post treatment.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 26 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Identifies as African American or Black * 15-26 years of age * Lives or spends most of their time in Orleans Parish * Had vaginal sex at least once Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent * Unable to speak or understand English * Previously enrolled in the study * Known to be pregnant * Known HIV positive status

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Rate of chlamydia in women

Primary outcome

Time frame: up to 60 months

Secondary Outcomes

Rate of gonorrhea in women

Secondary outcome

Time frame: up to 60 months

Central Contacts

Patricia Kissinger, PhD

CONTACT

504-988-7320 kissing@tulane.edu

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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