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Optimizing Strategies for Universal HIV Testing (The USHER Trial): Phase II
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Oral HIV screening and Fingerstick HIV screening for HIV Infections. Completed, enrolled 1,651 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study was initially designed to compare the effectiveness of two different approaches to providing routine HIV counseling, testing, and referral services in an urban hospital emergency department setting. The initial phase was closed in July 2008. The second phase of this trial consists of establishing the differences in acceptability of HIV testing based on the method of testing offered (rapid oral fluid vs. fingerstick).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will undergo oral HIV screening and, if positive, further study visits for up to 6 months
Participants will undergo fingerstick HIV screening and, if positive, further study visits for up to 6 months