A randomised trial of rapid point-of-care tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections in remote Aboriginal communities [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Rebecca Guy (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Regan ,  A/Pr David Whiley ,  A/Pr James Ward ,  Dr Handan Wand
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Brief description This project will trial a new kind of test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea that can provide immediate results at the time of clinical consultation. The trial will take place in remote Aboriginal communities. These tests have the potential to reduce re-infection rates by ensuring that people with infection have timely treatment. Health services will undertake standard practice in one year, and supplement standard practice by rapid point-of-care testing in the other year in a randomly assigned order.

Funding Amount $AUD 788,624.04

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant