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NCT00987194 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
HIV Testing in the Emergency Department at Baystate Medical Center: A Pilot Program
A clinical trial, sponsored by Baystate Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 1,087
- Enrollment target
NCT00987194 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Baystate Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 1,087 participants.
The verdict
NCT00987194 has completed, sponsored by Baystate Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 1,087 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Background Recently, the CDC issued recommendations calling for HIV screening for patients aged 13-64, when the individual accesses the health care system. For many patients, the emergency department (ED) is the primary or only contact point for health care. The rapid HIV test can be done as a point of care test in the ED. Study Objectives A. Primary: 1\. To initiate HIV testing in the Baystate ED. B. Secondary: 1. To estimate the resources involved in initiating a rapid HIV testing program in the ED. 2. To describe the process of initiating a rapid HIV testing program. 3. To compare the yield of testing for HIV in patients with known HIV risk factors compared to those without known risk factors. 4. To describe the characteristics of the population tested for HIV in the ED. 5. To determine the number of patients who declined testing and the reasons for declining testing. 6. To analyze ED staff attitudes re: HIV rapid testing in the ED. Methods A trained HIV Educator/counselor will approach patients in the ED to offer free rapid HIV testing, at a time they are not currently engaged with the health care provider. Study informed consent and HIV consent will be obtained prior to testing. The HIV educator will obtain demographic and clinical information on the enrolled subjects including prior HIV testing and HIV risk factors. Patients testing negative will be counseled regarding HIV risk reduction strategies. Patients with an initial positive rapid HIV test will have blood drawn for confirmation (Western Blot) and will be referred to an HIV clinic for follow-up and treatment. Additionally, to assess acceptability of rapid testing in the ED, a brief anonymous electronic survey will be conducted of health care providers in the ED prior to starting this pilot program and following the program. Data Analysis The yield of testing will be calculated as will the seroprevalence of those tested. Among patients who decline HIV testing but agree to study participation (sign
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,087 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-03 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00987194 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 1,087 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Baystate Medical Center, which has 36 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00987194 about?
NCT00987194 is a clinical study titled "HIV Testing in the Emergency Department at Baystate Medical Center: A Pilot Program". Background Recently, the CDC issued recommendations calling for HIV screening for patients aged 13-64, when the individual accesses the health care system. For many patients, the emergency department (ED) is the primary or only contact point for health care. The rapid HIV test can be done as a point...
What is the current status of trial NCT00987194?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 1,087 participants. The study started on 2009-03. Estimated completion is 2010-03.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00987194?
This trial is sponsored by Baystate Medical Center, which has 36 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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