RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06890988

Ending the Epidemic Interventions in the Dental Setting - UH3

Effectiveness of Comprehensive Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Interventions in the Dental Setting

Sponsor

Columbia University

Enrollment

128 participants

Start Date

Mar 31, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV-1-infection

Summary

The purpose of this study is to use information technology (IT) to support the efficient delivery of HIV prevention and care best practices in the dental care setting.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a program designed to help dental clinics become better at connecting patients to HIV testing, prevention, and treatment services. The goal is to train dental teams to offer HIV-related resources during routine dental visits as part of broader epidemic control efforts. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a dental team member — including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, or care navigators — at one of the participating clinics - You have direct contact with patients - You are able to provide written consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide written informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERCare Navigator

The Care Navigator will be added to the dental team as an added resource to: 1. Champion the use of the multicomponent HIV intervention in the dental clinic among clinic administrators, residents, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental team staff. 2. Provide technical assistance 3. Provide logistical assistance ; and 4. Support dental team in educating patients about HIV prevention and treatment options

OTHERMulticomponent HIV Service Package

Multicomponent HIV Service Package consisting of: 1. Clinical Decision Support (CDS) within electronic medical record (EMR) system to help providers identify patients who would benefit from HIV screening or re-engagement in HIV care. 2. Point-of-care HIV testing in the dental clinic. 3. Patient and provider-facing educational materials to support providers in discussing HIV prevention options (for patients who test HIV negative) and treatment (for patients who test HIV positive or are out of HIV care) options.