HIV Testing in Community Health Center Dental Clinics (NCT07089849) | Clinical Trial Compass
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HIV Testing in Community Health Center Dental Clinics
United States6,715 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
This is a cluster randomized trial among dental clinics (n=4) to evaluate whether rapid HIV testing (RHT) during dental visits improves HIV testing rates compared to referral for laboratory HIV testing. Clinics will be randomized to either RHT or referral for HIV testing for a nine-month period - HIV testing will be offered to n\~6700 patients by \~ 15 dental providers (dentists and dental hygienists). Outcomes will be assessed using electronic health record reports (EHR), which will include the completion rates of HIV testing among dental patients (84 days after dental visit) and the frequency at which dental providers offer HIV testing (Upon completion of the 9-month testing period).
The objectives of this study are to:
* Compare the effectiveness of on-site rapid HIV testing versus referral to a CHC lab in increasing HIV test completion within 84 days of a dental clinic visit, using EHR data.
* Assess the sustainability of the HIV testing protocol by evaluating changes in dental clinic HIV testing rates over time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Community health center:
* Must be located in Suffolk County in Massachusetts.
* Must provide dental care services.
* Must possess the infrastructure necessary for laboratory-based HIV testing and counseling or have an affiliation with a laboratory that provides these service.
Provider:
* Dental care provider working at a participating community health center during the study period.
Patient:
* Be 18 years of age or older.
* Receive dental care at a participating community health center during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patient:
* Self-report to be HIV positive at the time of the RHT/ referral.
* Had an HIV test within 12 months (self-report or documented in EHR).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.