Plain-English translation of NCT03685045 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Hepatitis C research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether bringing hepatitis C screening and treatment directly into drug treatment clinics and needle programs makes it easier for people to get diagnosed and treated. Researchers will offer free screening tests, check your liver health, and connect you to care if you need it. The goal is to find the best way to help people with a history of drug use access hepatitis C treatment.
Many people with hepatitis C who use or have used drugs don't get diagnosed or treated because they have to go to separate clinics. This study is testing whether making screening and treatment available in the places where people already get help for drug use can remove those barriers and save more lives.
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You would visit a drug treatment clinic, needle program, or doctor's office where the study is running. You'll receive free hepatitis C screening (a simple blood test), a scan to check your liver health, and a clinical assessment. You'll also be asked to complete a survey about your experience. Some participants may be asked to provide an extra blood sample to help evaluate new, simpler testing methods. The researchers may also ask permission to connect your study information with your health records to better understand outcomes.
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