NCT06890988 · Columbia University
Ending the Epidemic Interventions in the Dental Setting - UH3
(ETE)
What this study is about
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.
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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.
Interventions
OTHER
Care 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
OTHER
Multicomponent 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.
Primary outcome measures
Proportion of patients that complete point of care HIV testing out of patient encounters receiving clinical decision support (CDS) prompts for HIV testing
Time frame: 10 months after start of each arm
Proportion of patients receiving clinical decision support (CDS) prompts for HIV testing that complete point of care HIV testing over the intervention period under the Enhanced versus Standard Dental Care Models.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Member of the Dental Team (Provider, Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Care Navigator) at one of the randomized sites with direct patient contact
- Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- \- Inability to provide written informed consent.
Where
- New York, New York
- Queens, New York
Collaborators
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 23, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations