Plain-English translation of NCT06409169 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 a simple, at-home finger-prick blood test (called a dried blood spot test) can help people with hepatitis C get treated faster and more easily. Right now, people in rural areas often have to travel far for traditional blood draws before starting hepatitis C treatment. This study compares the finger-prick test approach to the standard blood draw process, measuring whether more people can start treatment when the easier testing method is available.
Hepatitis C is common in rural Oregon, especially among people with a history of substance use, but many patients never start treatment because they can't easily access the blood tests needed beforehand. This trial exists to see whether simpler, at-home blood testing can remove that barrier and help more people get the care they need.
If you join this trial, a peer counselor (someone with lived experience in substance use) will perform a finger-prick blood test at your local community organization or clinic—no need to travel to a hospital. If the test shows you have hepatitis C, you'll have a telemedicine visit with a provider and peer counselor to assess your liver health using a brief questionnaire. Depending on your risk level, you may start hepatitis C treatment right away, or you may need one additional blood draw or ultrasound-like imaging of your liver before beginning treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborators
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute
Enrollment target
~141 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
January 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.